1. Sep 15, 2005 #1

   kiru

   

   Will any body 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.

    

   kiru, Sep 15, 2005
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3. Sep 15, 2005 #2

   marcus

   

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   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 doesnt change, I think, it is higher some places and lower other places, but same average

    

   marcus, Sep 15, 2005

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