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Introduction to Astrophysics. Episode 6, Tidal Forces

2019
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Why are the rings around Saturn and the much fainter rings around Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune at roughly the same relative distances from the planet? Why are large moons spherical? And why are large moons only found in wide orbits? These problems lead to an analysis of tidal forces and the Roche limit. Close by calculating the density of the Sun based on Earth's ocean tides.
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The Great Courses, 2018.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2018.In English
Performers:
Joshua N. Winn
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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English
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427305
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