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During a spring tide at a location along the California coast the maximum tidal range is 210 cm. Based on the theory of tidal forces, what should be the maximum range during a neap tide at the same location? (Write your answer and show your work below)

Question 13 5 pts During a spring tide at a location along the California coast the maximum tidal range is 210 cm. Based on the theory of tidal forces, what should be the maximum range during a neap tide at the same location? (Write your answer and show your work below) HTML Edito U A v Paragraph .

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Dm/Ds = 2.16

Ds is the differential on the earth due to the sun. (Spring tide)
Dm is the differential on the earth due to the moon. (neap tide)

Dm/ 210 = 2.16

Dm = 453.6 cm

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