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Other, , Prof. Viken Kiledjian

Updated On 02 Feb, 19

Overview

Contents:
Crepuscular Rays - Sun Viewer - Shadow Lengths - Magnetic & Geometric Axis - Jupiter - Triangulation - Light Curves - Maximum Elongation of Venus & Mercury - Liquid Core of Earth - Sidereal Period of Moon - Synodic Period of Moon - Light Year and Astronomical Unit - Parsec and Light Year - Tidal Forces - Total vs Annular Solar Eclipse - Parabolic Mirrors

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Lecture 15: Tidal Forces 1.avi

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Lecture Details

This video explains the origin of tidal forces and shows that the tidal force on the Earth due to the Moon is about twice as strong as the tidal force due to the Sun.
It also explains the difference between spring tides and neap tides.

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Sam

Sep 12, 2018

Excellent course helped me understand topic that i couldn't while attendinfg my college.

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Dembe

March 29, 2019

Great course. Thank you very much.

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