(a)
The tidal force that Earth exerts on
(a)
Answer to Problem 22Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The mass of the rock present on the Moon is
The Moon is at perigee position from Earth.
Formula used:
The tidal force that Earth exerts on the Moon is expressed as:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for the tidal force that Earth exerts on the rock present on the Moon when it is at perigee:
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the tidal force experienced by
(b)
The tidal force experienced by a
(b)
Answer to Problem 22Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The mass of the rock present on the Moon is
The Moon is at apogee position from Earth.
Formula used:
The tidal force that Earth exerts on the Moon is expressed as:
Here,
Explanation:
Recall the expression for the tidal force that Earth exerts on the rock present on the Moon when it is at apogee:
Substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the tidal force experienced by a
(c)
The ratio of the tidal forces experienced by a
(c)
Answer to Problem 22Q
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The Moon and Earth, both exerts tidal forces, which are pulling in nature and are the direct results of the gravitational forces exerted by them on each other. This force is inversely proportional to the cube of the distance between the centers of Earth and Moon.
Due to the tidal force by the Moon on Earth, tidal waves are generated whereas the Moon recedes away from Earth due to the tidal force of Earth.
Explanation:
The ratio of tidal force experienced by the
Refer to the sub-parts (a) and (b) of the problem and substitute
Conclusion:
Hence, the rock on the Moon experiences around
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