Tides: Crash Course in Astronomy #8

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 measured 300 km? Important questions.

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Chapters:
Presentation 00:00
Gravity over distance 0:44
Tidal force settings 1:35
Battle of the Bulge 2:55
High and low tides 3:47
Push and pull 4:51
Tidal Lock 6:07
Tides of the Sun 6:58
Review 8:51
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