Question

Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun does?

Answer 1

a because the Moon is more massive than the Sun
b because the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun is
c because the Moon is less massive than the Sun

Answer 2

Is the moon more massive than the sun?

Answer 3

mp

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

So why does the moon have a greater influence, the fact that the moon is smaller, or the fact that it's closer?

Answer 6

is it B?

Answer 7

You tell me.
Greater influence because it's closer?
or
Greater influence because it's smaller?

Remember, we're talking gravity.

Answer 8

greater influence because its smaller

Answer 9

yeah its B that's my final answer