If the moon creates the tides, why don’t any other objects get lifted by its gravitational pull?
In: Planetary Science
Tidal effects are the culmination of billions of years of forces at play. The moon only exerts a tiny pull. But it has been a tiny pull for so long that it has grown into what it is now. If there were no tides and no moon, and then suddenly the moon appeared, it wouldn’t immediately have the same effect.
Also, it does pull on other objects. You can jump higher if the moon is directly overhead versus if it’s on the other side of the planet. It’s just such a miniscule amount that it’s almost immeasurable.
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