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Why is there a high tide on the side of the earth furthest from the sun?
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∙ 8y ago
It's obvious why there's a high tide on the side nearest the moon: the water is pulled by the moon's gravity. However, that pull is reduced the further you get from the moon, so on the far side, the water experiences a much reduced pull. That causes it to bulge outwards.
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What causes tidal fluctuations?
The specific gravitational pull from the moon, which is why there is a "low" and "high" tide. As the earth rotates, the moon appears closer to one side, making the tides "high" and the other side of the earth "low."
Would the tide be higher when the moon is on the same side of earth as new brunswick or on the opposite side?
The tide would be higher when the moon is on the same side of Earthas the Sun is.
What are the effects of the earth and moon's movements?
The effects are the moon phases, eclipses, and the high tide and low tide.
What type tide is created when the Sun's gravitational pull on Earth is at its least?
A larger, more powerful tide to the side of the moon, and a weaker, smaller tide toward the sun
Does high tide occur at same time on both sides of earth?
yes
Is it is high tide where you are is the tide high or low on the side of earth directly opposite you?
it is high tide
If it is high tide where you are the tide high or low on the side of Earth directly opposite you?
it is high tide
What is a moon tide?
On Earth, ocean tides are caused by the moon. This is because the moon is pulling on the surface of the Earth and the water in the ocean which is closer to the moon is pulled upward. This upward surge causes high tide while on the opposite side of the Earth (where the moon is furthest from the water) there is a low tide.
Why is a high tide on the side of the earth closest to the moon?
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Why there is waves in see?
the gravitational force of the moon is pulling on all mass of the earth, so the water and cause the earth is orbitting it creates tide. high tide on the side closest to the moon. and low tide on the other side
Why does the tide come in out?
There is a high tide on the side of the Earth that is opposite to the Moon. This is because of the differences in the strength of the Moon's gravity felt at different places on Earth. The water on that far side is subject to a smaller gravitational pull than the center of the Earth and is so is "left behind", forming a tidal bulge. See the "related link" below.
Does the point on earth farthest from the moon has a high tide?
Yes. High tides happen on the point on earth closest to the moon, and the opposite side of the earth.
Why is there a high tide on the side of Earth that is closest to the moon On the side furthest from the moon?
All matter exerts a gravitational pull on matter around it. The moon has a large enough mass to not only set itself in orbit with the earth, but also pull the water of the earth closer to it. This causes the spring and neap tides at full and new moons.
What are low tides and high tides?
High tides and low tides are the effects of the moon's gravitational pull on our oceans. As the moon orbits the earth, it pulls the ocean with its gravity. Giving the result of high tide being closest to the moon and low tide to be on the opposite side of the Earth.
What evidence do you have that the moon pulls on the earth at all?
The changes in ocean tides are caused by the moon's gravitational pull on the earth. The moon actually pulls the earth away from the ocean, which cause low tide on the side of the planet where the moon is, and high tide on the opposite side.
What type of tide would Earth have when the moon is between the Earth and Sun?
High tide
When the moon is closest to earth what kind of tide do you have?
A high tide.
