Relation between the moon's gravitation and the level of ocean

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The moon's gravitation significantly influences ocean levels on Earth, particularly during new and full moons when the moon and sun align, enhancing their tidal effects. This alignment results in higher high tides and lower low tides, creating more pronounced tidal variations. While the average ocean level remains unchanged, specific areas experience fluctuations where water levels rise or fall. The combined gravitational pull of both the moon and sun is crucial in this tidal phenomenon. Understanding this relationship is essential for comprehending oceanic behaviors and patterns.
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Will anybody let me know what is the relation between the moon's gravitation and the level of ocean in earth?As far I know that during newmoon and full moon day the level of ocean increases.
 
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kiru said:
Will anybody let me know what is the relation between the moon's gravitation and the level of ocean in earth?As far I know that during newmoon and full moon day the level of ocean increases.

both the moon and the sun have a tidal effect on the Earth ocean

at time of new moon/full moon the moon and sun are ALIGNED so they work in the same direction and reinforce each other tidal effect

so the high tide is higher than usual and the
low tide is lower than usual


the average level of ocean doesn't change, I think, it is higher some places and lower other places, but same average
 
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