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Why is it that the observers on board a sailing ship do not feel this tidal motion?
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∙ 11y ago
Depends on what you mean by 'tidal motion'. Tides create currents, and these are certainly felt by sailors, and must be carefully considered when navigating. As far as the up/down motion: this is not felt because it is so slow, but certainly can be observed if there is some reference point (like a nearby shoreline).
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What is the upward motion of the ocean water?
tidal break
What is the upward motion of ocean water is called?
tidal break
What is the upward motion of water of ocean water called?
tidal break
What fundamental force is responsible for tidal?
Gravitational force between Earth - Moon - Sun is the fundamental force behind the tidal motion.
How do tidal currents perform in open ocean?
Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.
How do tidal currents perform in the open ocean?
Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.
Are there simulators for hydro power?
There are models that are made to test different situations. Dams, wave motion and tidal motion are all forms of hydro electricity.
Name one way ocean waves can be helpful?
i think for tidal power (Rotech Tidal turbine), inwitch the motion of the waves rotate the turbine. the turbine is connected to a generator witch generates power.
Do tidal tur bines have to be in special place?
These large underwater turbines are placed in areas with high tidal movements, and are designed to capture the kinetic motion of the ebbing and surging of ocean tides in order to produce electricity.
Is tidal energy replenishable or abiotic or human made or non recyclable?
Tidal energy is a form of renewable energy that is replenishable because it relies on the natural motion of the tides, which are continuously generated by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. Unlike fossil fuels, tidal energy does not deplete over time. However, the systems used to harness tidal energy are human-made and can be recycled and reused.
Why do you use T for period in trigonometry?
Simple harmonic motion - such as the motion of a simple pendulum, electromagnetic and other waves, tidal heights - may be modelled as sine (or cosine) curves. In these cases, the periodicity of the function is measured in units of time.
Could tidal power keep the moon in perpetual motion as well as generating surplus power for use on Earth?
Tidal power is caused by the moon (largely). Tidal power has no effect on the moon.Yes, tidal power, if it is harnessed properly by wave motion machines, dams and barrages, has enough power to generate all the Earth's electricity needs. However, this power is difficult to capture. Dams and river barrages are large and cause some damage to the environment and obstruction to river travel.Various experiments are underway trying to find suitable ways of harnessing the power of tides and ocean waves. No one has discovered a cheap and easy way to do it yet.
