Ep. 28 Tidal Forces

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Aug 27, 201823:27Technology

Tidal forces are not only the cause of ocean tides, but affect how satellites orbit objects in space, and they can even tear some objects apart under their extreme stresses. Learn about types of tides on Earth and in our...

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