Tides and Gravity Review - 11.11.2022

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What is Weight?

Back

The gravitational attraction from one object to another.

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Define Gravity.

Back

An attraction force between objects.

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What are the two factors that affect the force of gravity?

Back

Mass and distance.

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Why does the moon have more influence over tides than the sun?

Back

Because it is closest to the earth.

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Define Tides.

Back

Periodic time of rise and fall of the moon and Sun pull.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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How does distance affect the force of gravity?

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The greater the distance between two objects, the weaker the gravitational force.

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What are Spring Tides?

Back

The highest tides that occur when the moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned, during full and new moons.

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What are Neap Tides?

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The lowest tides that occur when the moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What role does the Sun play in tides?

Back

The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the Moon.