Question

the picture below is an exaggeration of the tides on earth. despite the fact that it is not to scale, it still correctly shows that earth experiences a high tide on the side closest to the moon and on the side furthest from the moon.

why does the side of earth nearest the moon experience a high tide?

the water on that side is closer to the moon than earth is. thus, the water is being pulled away from earth and creating a high tide.

because theres more rain on that side of earth. the increased rainfall causes high tides.

because earth is spinning on its axis and causing the water to bulge out due to the centrifugal force. hence, there is a high tide.

due to the configuration of the moon and earth, the water is actually repelled by earths surface. consequently, there is a high tide.

why does the side of earth furthest from the moon experience a high tide?

because theres more rain on the top of earth and it all flows downward to the sides. these tidal currents cause high tides.

due to the configuration of the moon and earth, the water is actually repelled by earths surface. consequently, there is a high tide.

that side of earth is closer to the moon than the water is. thus, earth is being pulled away from the water and creating a high tide.

because earth is spinning on its axis and causing the water to bulge out due to the centrifugal force. hence, there is a high tide.

Explanation:

• First question: The Moon's gravitational pull is stronger on the water closest to it (since gravitational force decreases with distance). This causes the water to be pulled towards the Moon, creating a high - tide.
• Second question: The Earth - Moon system rotates around a common center of mass. The centrifugal force (due to this rotation) on the water on the far side of the Earth is stronger than the Moon's gravitational pull at that distance. This centrifugal force causes the water to bulge out, creating a high - tide.

Answer:

• First question: The water on that side is closer to the Moon than Earth is. Thus, the water is being pulled away from Earth and creating a high tide.
• Second question: Because Earth is spinning on its axis and causing the water to bulge out due to the centrifugal force. Hence, there is a high tide.