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What type of energy comes from the effect of the Moon's graviy on the oceans?

Tidal energy is the type of energy that comes from the effect of the Moon's gravity on the oceans. Tidal energy is harnessed using tidal power generators to convert the energy from the tides into electricity.


Tidal energy would be useful in Kansas yes or no?

No, tidal energy would not be suitable in Kansas as it is a landlocked state without access to oceans or tidal currents required for generating tidal energy.


Which tides have maximum tidal range?

A spring tide has the greatest tidal range. A neap tide has a smaller tidal range.


The sun exerts almost 200 times more force on the oceans of the Earth than the moon does Why then is the moon more effective in raising tides?

Actually, the Sun's force due to gravity on the Earth (and thus upon the oceans) is approximately 179.5 times that of the moon. It should also be noted that the Sun's tidal forces are still present, but are only about 45.5% as strong as the moon's tidal forces..The moon has a greater influence on the tides because tidal effects arrise from the difference of gravitational forces at different places on the planet, and the force due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between two objects. The diameter of the Earth is approximately 12,700 Km. The Earth is approximately 149,000,000 Km from the Sun, so the difference of the force due to gravity from the sun at the near side of the Earth compared to the far side of the Earth is 0.0170%. The Moon, on the other hand, is approximately 384,000 Km from the Earth, so the difference of the force due to the gravity of the moon at the near side of the Earth compared to the far side of the Earth is 6.72%..The moon's gravitational force difference is therefore about 395 times greater than the sun's gravitational force difference. Remember, the sun's overall gravitational force is still 179.5 times stronger than the moon's gravitational force. So to get the moon's tidal forces in proportion to the sun's tidal forces, we take 395/179.5, which is 2.2. Thus, the moon's tidal forces are 2.2 times greater than the sun's tidal forces, or as we stated at the outset, the sun's tidal forces are 45.5% that of the moon's tidal forces.


How does a tidal stream generator work?

Tidal Turbines work when the tide goes in and out. The force from the movement of the water spins the turbines.

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What is the equation for tidal force and how does it affect the Earth and its oceans?

The equation for tidal force is F G (m1 m2) / r2, where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between them. Tidal force causes the Earth's oceans to bulge towards the Moon and Sun, creating high and low tides. This force also creates friction, leading to the slowing down of the Earth's rotation over time.


How does a tidal wave start?

tidal wave starts by pressure in the oceans floor


Why does earth feel a greater tidal force from the moon than from the sun?

The moon is closer to Earth, and, since gravitational force varies inversely with the distance and mass of two objects, since the sun is farther away, even though it has more mass, it has less pull on the earth.


What type of energy comes from the effect of the Moon's graviy on the oceans?

Tidal energy is the type of energy that comes from the effect of the Moon's gravity on the oceans. Tidal energy is harnessed using tidal power generators to convert the energy from the tides into electricity.


What fundamental force is responsible for tidal?

Gravitational force between Earth - Moon - Sun is the fundamental force behind the tidal motion.


The Moon's orbit causes what change on earth?

It exerts Tidal forces, this results in High and low tides, it can also have an effect on tectonic plates. When to bodies rotate around each other they exert Gravitational force.


What is the definition of tidal bulge?

The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon cause the tidal bulges.


Tidal energy would be useful in Kansas yes or no?

No, tidal energy would not be suitable in Kansas as it is a landlocked state without access to oceans or tidal currents required for generating tidal energy.


Which region uses the most tidal energy?

Coastal areas uses most tidal energy. Tides are formed in the oceans.


When is tidal range the greatest?

Neap tide.


Which tides have maximum tidal range?

A spring tide has the greatest tidal range. A neap tide has a smaller tidal range.


How many tidal bulges are there on earth at one time?

There are typically two tidal bulges on Earth at any given time, one on the side facing the moon and one on the side opposite the moon. This is due to the gravitational force exerted by the moon on the Earth's oceans, causing them to bulge.