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Is there a tidal lock between the sun and neptune?
No. Neptune is too far from the sun to have become tidally locked. Neptune rotates quickly, as do the other gas giants in the solar system.
How does the tidal coupling between mercury and the sun differ from that between the the moon and earth?
Mercury still manages to have a day of about 58 days and 15 hours in comparison to its Orbit of 88 days, which means it gets to show a different side to the Sun. One moon day is 28.5 days long ( the time it takes to rotate once on its axis ) it is also the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth, so we only ever see one face of the moon.
Is the tidal bore the strongest when the moon and sun are lined up on the same side of Earth?
Yes, the tidal bore is strongest when the moon and sun are aligned on the same side of the Earth. This alignment, known as a spring tide, results in higher tidal ranges and stronger tidal currents.
Which celestial body has a greater effect on tidal forces on earth?
The moon has a greater effect on tidal forces on Earth compared to the sun. This is because the moon is closer to Earth and exerts a stronger gravitational pull, causing the tides to be primarily influenced by the moon's position.
When do the tidal bulges created by the moon and sun line up and increase tidal range?
Twice a month. When the moon is directly opposite the sun and when it is in line with the sun in relation to the earth. These are called spring tides.
Why should the moon rotation have only a tidal lock to the earth but not a tidal lock component to the sun?
(the whole Earth-and-Moon "thing" = mass entity system still rotates together around the sun, so there should be enough gravity to make a tidal lock component towards the sun plausible -- if the tidal lock explanation is true, at all -- and to cause a significant deviation from a "full synchronisation" towards Earth, therefore) do you have an answer? There is a tidal lock component coming from the gravitational attraction between the Earth and Sun, but it is much less than that of the Earth and Moon. The tidal generating force has an equation of: mass/distance^3 - mass divided by distance cubed. The mass of the sun is about 27 million times larger than the moon, and it is 390 times further away than the moon. Therefore, 27 million over 390 cubed gives you 0.46. This means that the suns tide generating force is less than half that of the moon. When the sun has an effect upon the tides in certain areas of the earth, the area will have a semi-diurnal mixed tide.
Which parameter has a greater effect on tidal forces on earth?
The primary factor that affects tidal forces on Earth is the gravitational pull between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. The distance between the Earth and the Moon is the most crucial parameter that influences the strength of tidal forces.
What fundamental force is responsible for tidal?
Gravitational force between Earth - Moon - Sun is the fundamental force behind the tidal motion.
What produces tidal range?
the combined forces of the sun and the moon on Earth produces tidal ranges.
What are the relative positions of the Moon Earth and Sun when the tidal bulges are at their largest?
During spring tides, when the tidal bulges are at their largest, the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned in a straight line with the Moon between the Earth and the Sun. This alignment causes the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun to combine, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.
Is there a tidal lock between the sun and neptune?
No. Neptune is too far from the sun to have become tidally locked. Neptune rotates quickly, as do the other gas giants in the solar system.
How does the tidal coupling between mercury and the sun differ from that between the the moon and earth?
Mercury still manages to have a day of about 58 days and 15 hours in comparison to its Orbit of 88 days, which means it gets to show a different side to the Sun. One moon day is 28.5 days long ( the time it takes to rotate once on its axis ) it is also the same amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth, so we only ever see one face of the moon.
A form of energy that travels as waves from the sun to earth?
tidal
What causes the earth to slow down its orbit?
Tidal forces between the Sun and the Earth cause friction in Earth's surface - sort of a rippling - that slows the orbit. It is easier to see these tidal forces acting on the water in our oceans than it is to see in our land, but they are there.
Is tidal energy kinetic or pontential?
Tidal energy can be considered a form of kinetic energy because it is derived from the movement of the tides, which is driven by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun.
Is the tidal bore the strongest when the moon and sun are lined up on the same side of Earth?
Yes, the tidal bore is strongest when the moon and sun are aligned on the same side of the Earth. This alignment, known as a spring tide, results in higher tidal ranges and stronger tidal currents.
What Planet experiences tidal effects created by the sun?
All planets in our solar system experience tidal effects from the sun, but the most significant tidal effects are seen on Earth, where they influence ocean tides. The moon also plays a significant role in creating tides on Earth.
