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The Moon & Tides!

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What are Tides?

What causes Tides?

Springs vs Neaps?


What Are Tides?

  • Tides are changes in the sea level.
  • Tides are in fact "long period waves":
    • "High Tide" is the crest of the tide wave,
    • "Low Tide" is the trough of the tide wave, and
    • The difference in height between the crest and the trough is the "Tidal Range".
Long Period Tide Wave - http://geocities.com/nkaadan/science/
 

What Causes Tides?

Moon's Gravity & Centrifugal Force! - http://geocities.com/nkaadan/science/
 

Springs Vs Neaps.


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