Tidal Forces and Water Distribution

What causes the bulges on both sides of the Earth?

• Water pressure

• Gravitational forces

• Centrifugal force

• Wind patterns

What happens to the gravitational force as the distance from the Moon increases?

• It remains constant

• It decreases linearly

• It decreases exponentially

• It increases exponentially

What happens to the balls placed in space as time passes?

• They merge together

• They split apart

• They remain stationary

• They start rotating

What is the main reason for the tidal bulges on the sides of the Earth?

• Gravitational force from the Moon

• Centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation

• Wind patterns

• Water pressure

Why doesn't the Earth crash into the Moon?

• The Earth and Moon are in orbit with each other

• The gravitational force from the Earth is stronger

• The Moon has an initial speed

• The Earth has a strong core rotational field

What happens to the vertical line of the Earth as time passes?

• It expands

• It contracts

• It remains unchanged

• It starts rotating

What happens to the balls placed in a circle as time passes?

• They merge together

• They split apart

• They start rotating

• They remain stationary

What happens to a person near a black hole due to tidal forces?

• They are compressed

• They are stretched apart

• They remain unaffected

• They are attracted towards the black hole

What is the actual distribution of water due to tides?

• Two bulges on both sides of the Earth

• A smooth and even sea floor

• A perfectly circular shape

• A random pattern

Why is the water being pushed around despite the weak gravitational force?

• The force is strong enough to lift the water

• The force is easily interrupted by rock or land

• The force is amplified by winds

• The force is stronger in lakes than in the ocean