UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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Question
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water normally runs to the side of Earth away from the sun
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of the gravitational pull of the sun on Earth
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of different gravitational pulls of the moon on opposite sides of Earth
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as Earth rotates it leaves the ocean water somewhat behind it
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Detailed explanation-1: -The tidal force exerted by the moon is strongest on the side of the Earth facing the moon. It is weakest on the side of the Earth facing the opposite direction. These differences in gravitational force allow the ocean to bulge outward in two places at the same time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth (Sumich, J.L., 1996).
Detailed explanation-3: -Because the gravitational pull of the moon is weaker on the far side of the Earth, inertia wins, the ocean bulges out and high tide occurs. As the Earth spins, different areas of the planet face the moon, and this rotation causes the tides to cycle around the planet.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Tides are caused primarily because of the gravitational force of the moon on the surface of the Earth. The part of the Earth which is facing the moon experiences a greater gravitational pull than the other side.
Detailed explanation-5: -Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are acting on the earth in opposing direction.