Tides: Crash Course Astronomy #8

2015-03-05

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Today Phil explores the world of tides! What is the relationship between tides and gravity? How do planets and their moons become tidally locked? What would happen if you were 300km tall? Important questions.

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Chapters:

Introduction 00:00

Gravity Over Distance 0:44

Tidal Force Parameters 1:35

Battle of the Bulges 2:55

High and Low Tides 3:47

Push & Pull 4:51

Tidal Lock 6:07

Sun Tides 6:58

Review 8:51

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