Tidal forces have enough power to literally tear planets and moons apart over millions of years. Which is understandable, because it’s a planet / moon. But humans and our tech do not have that level of durability. Yet we can remain in orbit practically indefinitely with little to no consideration about tidal force being a threat. Why is that?
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> But humans and our tech do not have that level of durability.
They’re also a lot smaller than a planet. What matters here is strength per size, since the difference in gravity grows with the distance between 2 points. And in that category, humans are a lot more durable than dirt or rock piles.
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