0
What else can I help you with?
What are some examples to show how tides can alter the rotation and revolution of celestial bodies?
Most of the large moons in our solar system rotate so that they always show the same side to the planet. This is caused by "tidal forces". The tides have slowed the moons' rotations down until their rotation periods equal their orbital periods. The moons also slow down the planets; our planet is rotating slower and slower. Once again, this affects the rotation. However, since angular momentum MUST be conserved, the Moon also gets farther and farther from our planet, thus affecting its revolution around Earth.
What is causeing the rotation of the earthsto slow down?
Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.Friction related to the tides. Since the energy that produces the tides comes from the Earth's rotation, it follows that whenever energy is lost in the tides, the Earth's rotation will slow down.
As the moon revolves around the earth the moons gravity pulls on the earths seas this gravitational force causes?
A tide. You're asking about the tidal force caused by the interaction of the earth and moon. The earth and moon orbit around their common point, the barycenter, which is located within the body of the earth. As the earth swings away from the barycenter, the tides are caused that are observed on the side of earth away from the moon.
How does the moons gravitational force affect the crust of the earth?
The gravitational force of the moon causes tidal bulges in the Earth's crust, leading to the rise and fall of ocean tides. This gravitational interaction between the moon and the Earth also contributes to the phenomenon of Earth's rotation slowing down over time.
What happens because the moons gravity pulls on the earth?
The moon's gravity pulls on the Earth, causing ocean tides to rise and fall. It also creates tidal forces that slightly deform the Earth's shape and slow down its rotation. Additionally, the moon's gravitational pull helps stabilize Earth's axial tilt, which is important for our planet's climate and seasons.
Why an astronaut does not get pulled into earth on the moon?
The moons gravity holds them down!! The moons gravity maybe lower than the Earth's gravity but on the moon it is strong enough to win the tug of war with Earth's gravitational pull.
How does the Moon's gravity impact the earth?
The Moon's gravity causes the tides on Earth by exerting a pulling force on the oceans. This gravitational interaction also causes a small effect on Earth's rotation, slowing it down over time. Additionally, the Moon helps stabilize Earth's axial tilt, which contributes to the planet's climate and seasons.
When the gravitational pulls down the sun and moon partially cancel each other out earth experiences a tide?
Yes, tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon on Earth's oceans. When the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, the gravitational forces add together to create higher high tides (spring tides), and when they are at right angles, the forces partially cancel out to create lower high tides (neap tides).
What would happen if there were no moons?
It's in the details ...The most immediate effect (other than the lack of moonlight, of course) would be on the Earth's tides. With only the Sun's gravitational influence, the difference between high and low tides would be reduced dramatically - as would tidal drag, which slows the Earth down at a rate adding about 0.002 seconds to the length of a day each century. Long term, the effects would be far more serious. The climate of the Earth is sensitively dependent on the 23.5° tilt of the Earth's axis, and without the stabilising presence of our relatively huge Moon, the gravity of the other planets would produce big changes in this angle - as it does with Mars, whose tilt changes by 60° over a few million years ...If we had no moon the Earth would be unstable and would wobble on its axis, the moon's gravitational pull helps the earth stay stable.
Does the Moon's distance effect the earth?
Yes, the distance of the Moon from Earth affects the strength of tidal forces experienced on Earth. When the Moon is closer, tidal forces are stronger, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides. This can also impact the Earth's axial tilt and rotation.
What if Earth had 2 moons orbiting it instead of just one?
If Earth had two moons instead of one, it would likely have a different gravitational pull and tidal patterns. This could impact the Earth's climate, tides, and possibly even the behavior of living organisms. Scientists would need to study and understand these changes to predict the effects on our planet.
What are the consequences of tides over millions of years?
Mainly that the Earth's rotation is slowed down - days get longer and longer.
