Is atmosphere affected by tidal forces ? why?

Question

I read that it effect all mass and large bodies of water, and liquid mantle. it’s just more noticeable on oceans. What about the atmosphere ? It has some mass hasn’t it ?

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Answer 1

Think about it: the tides occur because the moon’s gravity tugs on the earth. All matter between the core of the earth and the moon feels this effect.