Register

If the earth rotates once every 24 hours, why doesn’t the tidal period equal 24 hours?

If the earth rotates once every 24 hours, why doesn’t the tidal period equal 24 hours?
asked 78.4k views
1 vote
If the earth rotates once every 24 hours, why doesn’t the tidal period equal 24 hours?

asked
User Adam Boduch
by
7.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes
I believe it is because the tide is affected by the moon not by the gravity of the sun like earth.
answered
User Sihat Afnan
by
8.2k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
Link Copied!