Which Is Larger, the Tidal Force on Earth Due to the Moon

question 11

Essay

Which is larger, the tidal force on Earth due to the Moon or the tidal force on Earth due to
the Sun, and by approximately how much? Explain conceptually why this is possible given that
the gravitational force of the Sun on Earth is 200 times larger than the gravitational force of the
Moon on Earth.

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