Introduction to Astrophysics. Episode 6, Tidal Forces
2019
Computer Files, Websites
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.
Author:
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2018.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2018.In English
Performers:
Joshua N. Winn
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
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BRN:
427305
Electronic access:
Access eFilm - A Kanopy streaming videohttps://www.kanopy.com/node/5943621/external-image - Cover Image