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== Two tides per day ==
== Two tides per day ==
"Tides on the Earth result from the Moon's gravity, which is just enough stronger on the near side of the earth to attract ocean water more than on the far side." But there's a high tide on the side of the Earth facing away from the Moon as well. How does this thoery explain that? [[User:Sepura|Sepura]] 12:36, 21 February 2008 (EST)
"Tides on the Earth result from the Moon's gravity, which is just enough stronger on the near side of the earth to attract ocean water more than on the far side." But there's a high tide on the side of the Earth facing away from the Moon as well. How does this thoery explain that? [[User:Sepura|Sepura]] 12:36, 21 February 2008 (EST)
:The entire earth is pulled slightly towards the moon, with the far side of the earth being pulled least, which is why there is a tide on both sides. Water, being a fluid, reacts more than the solid portions of the earth, but tidal forces affect the entire earth. Still not wording it well, am I? Oh well, that is why I am putting this on a talk page, not on the article page <grin>.[[User:Boomcoach|Boomcoach]] 12:57, 21 February 2008 (EST)