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Constant of integration in Equilibrium Theory of Tides
I am preparing an elementary derivation of Newton/Laplace's equilibrium theory of tides.
The derivation of the tractive force is understood, as is the derivation of the differential equation for ...
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How does the Moon cause the tides?
I am considering the following question, but I can't quite figure it out...
I have looked up differential gravity, but I cannot derive the equation for the effect on Earth, and I haven't found any ...
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How quickly was the Earth rotating 250 million years ago?
The Earth is slowing at a rate of $4.7\times10^{-4}$ miles per second every 100 years due to tidal forces of the moon.
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth%27s_rotation
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa....
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