The Attraction of the Moon Causes Tides on Earth

question 94

Essay

The attraction of the Moon causes tides on Earth. Because of friction, tidal action slows the rotation of Earth. What happens to the angular momentum of the Earth-Moon system, and does this affect the motion of the moon?

---

Definitions:

ASPE

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, a set of accounting standards for private companies in Canada.

Expenses

Costs incurred in the operation of a business that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services but are necessary for the business's functioning and profitability.

Nature

The inherent qualities or characteristics of something; in accounting, it may relate to the types of expenses or incomes.

Function

In mathematics, a relationship or expression involving one or more variables.