How does the moon control ocean currents?
In: Physics
Every object has a gravitational pull. The bigger the object the bigger gravity pull is. The moon is big and strong to the point gravitational pull off such a big object controls ocean tides. The farther the way it is away from the earth the lower the tide, the closer to the earth the higher the tide or water level. Tides are the measure of water on the shore basically. I haven’t heard of the moon affecting the ocean currents. I believe ocean currents are due to wind direction and the salinity or salt levels in the water.
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