Answer
Tides depend on the differences in pulling strength between points on the Earth closest to the moon and points farthest from the moon.
Work Step by Step
This is discussed on page 167.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
by Hewitt, Paul G.
Published by
Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10:
0321909100
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-910-7
Chapter 9 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 177: 16
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