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What happens to the tides when the sun and moon are both pulling in the same direction?
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Very high tides, known as King Tides.
To quote Wikipedia:
"The king tides occur when the earth, moon and sun are aligned at perigee and perihelion, resulting in the largest tidal range seen over the course of a year."
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Why are rip tides associated with gravitational waves?
they both have similar tides
What causes the highest tides?
New Moon causes the highest tides, as then the gravity effect of both Sun and Moon add together to attract the oceanic water. Full Moons cause the next highest tides.
Why does the pull of gravity keeps the moon in orbit around earth rather than pulling the moon into earth?
Although gravity is pulling it in, inertia is "pulling it out". Thus, both forces cancel, and we are left with a moon in orbit.
Are tides high on every full moon or new moon?
There are two high tides and two low tides every day. The tides follow the Moon's drag . So as the Earth rotates daily, that part facing the Moon has an high tide. The opposite of the Earth also has an high tide at the same time; this can be thought of as a 'WHEEL BALANCING'effect. As the Moon orbits the Earth, the height of high tides and low tides varies. At New/Full Moon we have Spring(very High) high /low tides . This is because the Sun and Moon are pulling together. When the Moon is at first or last Quarter. The Sun and Moon are pulling at right angles to each other, so the Earth has Neap(not so high) high/low tides. At the Vernal and Autumnal Equinoxes The Spring tides can be even higher/lower again . This is due to the Earth's nearness to the Sun, on its ellipsoidal orbit. Since the Moon is moving/orbiting about the Earth, the mean time between High Tide and Low Tide is 6 hours 22 minutes and a few seconds. This means that over a 24 hours period (Midnight to midnight) you may 'miss' a tide. There will be only three tides in a given day ; 2 high and one low or, one high and two lows. I would suggest that you have a look at the yearly tide tables/times for a given location, say New York City or better still the Bay of Fundy. Just compare the high/lows times for a given location. Itbis quite a complex, but beautiful natural system. Hope that helps!!!!!
How does moon impact tidal behavior of oceans on earth?
The moon and the earth both have magnetic fields and these are what makes the two attract. When the moon a full moon, more of the moon is seen and therefore more of the force is affected the tides. So, the fuller the moon, the higher the tides. I also believe that the sodium chloride present in the sea waters has some affect on the tides.
When does the highest tide occur?
Tides are at their highest during the spring. This is because the sun and the moon are opposite of each other and they are both pulling on the water causing the tides to be higher.
When do the greatest tidal range occur?
The greatest tidal range happens around the time of full or new moons. This is the time when the gravitational forces of both are in phase and reinforce each other, either in the same direction during the new moon or exactly the opposite direction during the full moon. These tides are called spring tides. When the sun and moon's gravitational forces are at right angles to the earth's orbit, tides are called neap tides. These tides occur during the first and last quarters of the moon's phases
Is neap tide greater than spring tide?
Spring tides have the greatest range; neap tides have the least range. This happens based upon the degree to which solar tides and lunar tides are aligned or in opposition, which is to say, are the sun and moon both pulling on the water in the same direction, or in different directions.
What are the similarities between spring tides and neap tides?
They both occur twice a year... and both involve high tides and low tides...
As a result of the storm with its high winds and high tides what happens to the bodies of Simon and the parachutist?
They are both taken out to sea, away from the island.
Why are rip tides associated with gravitational waves?
they both have similar tides
What are the two of tides?
Low tides and high tides. they both come twice a day. the moon determens the tide.
What happens when both sides pull with equal force?
When both sides are pulling with equal force, the object is either moving at a constant speed or it is stationary (not moving) :)
Why do you have to low tides?
A low tide happens when the moon is on the other side of the planet. Its gravity has pulled the oceans on the other side towards it. Water tries to always find its level so the water on the our side sinks as it moves towards the horizon to fill up the empty space left by the water being pulled to the other side of the planet.The lowest tides happen when both the moon and the sun are on the same side of the planet pulling together.
Why do you have to have tides?
A low tide happens when the moon is on the other side of the planet. Its gravity has pulled the oceans on the other side towards it. Water tries to always find its level so the water on the our side sinks as it moves towards the horizon to fill up the empty space left by the water being pulled to the other side of the planet.The lowest tides happen when both the moon and the sun are on the same side of the planet pulling together.
How do fish not get pulled in by the tides?
Fish are much affected by the tides both ebb and neap.
What happens when a net force acts on a object?
The object changes its speed, its direction of motion, or both.
