2006-11-03 17:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by baby portz 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The force (gravity) the moon exerts on the Earth morphs the shape of the entire planet by pulling up on it. Since the particles that comprise the Earth have mass the gravity acts on them, drawing them towards its "source" (the center of mass/center of the moon here).
Water, being fluid, moves more readily than other things like the hard rock that makes up the land masses of the Earth so it seems to be more affected by the moon's gravity. When the moon is overhead it pulls the water (and less noticably everything else) towards it, creating a high tide (as well as one on the opposite side of the planet). The sun also affects the tides to a lesser degree.
2006-11-03 18:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by iMi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the full moon, the moon is closer to the earth than at other times. It's the gravity of the moon that 'pulls' on the water, creating high tides.
2006-11-04 01:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gravitational pull by the moon on the water causes a bulge in the ocean facing the moon. This makes the water recede from the shore.
2006-11-04 02:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has something to do with the moon's gravity and the gravitational force of the earth towards the moon.
The water on the earth acts as the reactant on the gravity.
2006-11-04 01:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by lapash_tanganan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BECAUSE THE MOON IS LIKE A MAGNET.
IT PULLS THE OCEAN WHEN IT GETS THE CHANCE....
THE SUN TOO HAS TO DO WITH THE TIDES.
2006-11-04 08:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by dumb-sel in distress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is simply because of the moon's gravitational pull on Earth's waters
2006-11-04 02:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yar its due to the gravitational force between moon n earth.
2006-11-04 05:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by deepak_phy06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-04 01:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by It Co$t To Be Around The Bo$$ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋