The Tidal and Other Problems - Hardcover

T. C. Chamberlin

9780484276238: The Tidal and Other Problems

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ISBN 10: 0484276239 ISBN 13: 9780484276238

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Explore The Tidal and Other Problems and discover how gravity, rotation, and oceans shape worlds both near and far.

This collection gathers foundational ideas on how the earth, moon, and planets deform under tidal forces, and what those motions reveal about the history of our solar system. It blends astronomical theory with solid geologic evidence to examine how rotation, shape, and gravitational interactions influence planetary bodies over time.

In these pages, you’ll encounter clear discussions of:

How past changes in rotation could alter a planet’s shape and surface area
The balance between astronomical theory and geological data in understanding earth’s history
The role of tidal friction in evolving orbits, from the Earth–Moon system to binary stars
The limits and implications of fission and other origins for celestial pairs

What you’ll experience:

A thoughtful survey of cosmogony, tides, and planetary deformation
Connections between mathematical models and real-world observations
Historical context showing how ideas about rotation and tides developed

Ideal for readers of geophysics, astronomy, and the history of science who enjoy technical yet accessible analysis of how celestial mechanics intersects with geology.

Ideal for readers who want a rigorous, historically grounded look at how tides and rotation influence planetary bodies over deep time.

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