Does the moon's gravity have no effect on the ocean's tides and what does the Sun's and the Moon's gravity does to Earth and its oceans?
Himanshu Tiwari
Effect of the Moon's Gravity on Ocean Tides:The Moon's gravity significantly influences Earth's ocean tides. The gravitational force exerted by the Moon causes the water in Earth's oceans to bulge outward on the sides facing toward and away from the Moon. This gravitational force results in the formation of tidal bulges in the oceans, causing the phenomenon of ocean tides. As the Earth rotates within the Moon's gravitational field, these tidal bulges move around the planet, resulting in the daily cycle of high and low tides. Effect of the Sun's Gravity on Ocean Tides:Although the Sun's gravity is weaker compared to the Moon's gravity due to its greater distance from Earth, it also plays a role in generating ocean tides. The Sun's gravitational force contributes to tidal forces on Earth, causing additional variation in the height of tides known as solar tides. Solar tides are particularly pronounced during specific lunar phases (e.g., during full moon and new moon), when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon align. Combined Influence of the Sun and Moon:The combined gravitational effects of the Sun and Moon result in complex tidal patterns observed on Earth. Spring tides occur when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon align to produce higher high tides and lower low tides. This happens during the full moon and new moon phases. Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon partially cancel each other out, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides. This occurs during the first and third quarter moon phases.
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Rk Naresh
I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous response. Let me clarify the role of the Moon's and Sun's gravity in affecting Earth's ocean tides:
In summary, both the Moon's and Sun's gravity have significant effects on Earth's ocean tides. The Moon's gravity is the primary driver of ocean tides due to its closer proximity to Earth, but the Sun's gravity also contributes to tidal variations, resulting in the observed tidal patterns on our planet.
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