Physics Class 9

Tides

How does the Moon cause ocean tides?

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uniboardhub
4 months ago

The Moon's gravity pulls water on the near side, causing a high tide, while inertia on the far side creates another high tide. That's why most coastal areas experience two tides daily.

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