Daniel1611
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The tides, as explained by Newton and accepted by majority opinion, are caused by the gravity of the moon. This thread isn't meant to explain Newton's position. It is assumed this position is known by the reader. The point is to raise questions concerning this theory.
1. If the earth's gravity is stronger than that of the moon, how does the moon's gravity over power that of the earth regarding the tides of the ocean?
2. Why is it not thought that the sun's gravity causes the tides?
3. Why aren't other objects affected by the moon's gravity?
4. If the moon's gravity is uniform, why are the tides not uniform?
5. Why aren't ALL bodies of water affected in this way, such as lakes, ponds and puddles?
How can the moon's gravity function in this manner?
1. If the earth's gravity is stronger than that of the moon, how does the moon's gravity over power that of the earth regarding the tides of the ocean?
2. Why is it not thought that the sun's gravity causes the tides?
3. Why aren't other objects affected by the moon's gravity?
4. If the moon's gravity is uniform, why are the tides not uniform?
5. Why aren't ALL bodies of water affected in this way, such as lakes, ponds and puddles?
How can the moon's gravity function in this manner?