Question

You have found that tides on earth are determined primarily by the position of the moon, with the sun playing only a secondary role. why does the moon play a greater role in causing tides than the sun?you have found that tides on earth are determined primarily by the position of the moon, with the sun playing only a secondary role. why does the moon play a greater role in causing tides than the sun?

Answer 1

Answer: because the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon varies more across Earth than does the gravitational attraction between Earth and the Sun

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Answer 2

cause the moon is closer to earth