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What is the pull of the moon on earths tidal bulge causing?
The pull of the Moon - and, to a lesser degree, of the Sun - causes "tidal bulges". These bulges of water cause the high tides on Earth. The Moon's gravitational pull on the bulge of water nearest to the Moon, causes the Earth's rotation to very gradually slow down, due to frictional forces. Finally, (because of the need to conserve "angular momentum") it causes the Moon to gradually move away from Earth.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Tidal Wave - 1920?
The Tidal Wave - 1920 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
List of tidal power plants in India?
India begins construction in 2012 on a 50 MW tidal farm in the Gulf of Kutch.
What are the ratings and certificates for Tidal Wave No Escape - 1997 TV?
Tidal Wave No Escape - 1997 TV is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:PG
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.
Is tidal friction slowing down earth?
Yes, tidal friction is causing Earth's rotation to gradually slow down over thousands of years. This is due to the gravitational forces between Earth and the Moon, which create tidal bulges on Earth's surface that slightly offset its rotational momentum.
The is caused by the earths rotation?
Earth's rotation is slowing slightly with time; thus, a day was shorter in the past. This is due to the tidal effects the Moon has on Earth's rotation.
Why was Alfred wegeners idea that tidal forces might cause continental drift refuted as impossible?
Alfred Wegener's idea that tidal forces could cause continental drift was refuted as impossible because tidal forces act on ocean water, not solid land masses. The forces required to move continents are much greater than those caused by tides. Additionally, there was no mechanism known at the time to explain how tides could cause such significant movement of continents.
What would cause a planet to face the sun throughout the year?
Synchronous rotation or tidal locking. The Moon is in synchronous rotation about the Earth. Most major moons in the solar system have a synchronous rotation.
Fricton with air caused low orbit satellites to spiral in and eventually crash into earth why does tidal friction cause the moon orbit to spiral out?
Conservation of angular momentum. Tidal friction removes momentum from the Earth, and transfers it to the Earth-Moon system.
How do tidal waves get created?
the shifting of earths crust
What does the moon's gravity cause?
The moon's gravity causes ocean tides on Earth due to its gravitational pull on the water. It also contributes to the slight variations in Earth's rotation known as tidal acceleration and tidal locking.
What forces causes the synchronous rotation keeps the same side of the Moon facing the Earth?
Tidal forces cause the moon to be in a 1 to 1 resonance with the earth.
Does earth change the speed of its spining?
No, the speed of Earth's rotation remains relatively constant. However, there are factors such as tidal friction and atmospheric wind patterns that can cause very small fluctuations in the length of a day over long periods of time. These fluctuations are not noticeable to us in our daily lives.
What is the cause of Io's volcanic activities?
Because it is the result of tidal heating from friction in the interior of IO as it's pulled between Jupiter and the other Galilean satellites.
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.
Where does nearly all of the energy in the tides originally come from?
The energy in tides primarily comes from the gravitational pull of the moon and, to a lesser extent, the sun. Ocean tides are generated as the gravitational forces from the moon and sun interact with the Earth's rotation, causing the water to bulge and creating tidal patterns.
