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Tidal Forces and Gravitational Interactions

Easy Physics

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Tidal Forces and Gravitational Interactions on Galactic Scales

This chapter explores how tidal forces can shape and impact galaxies, from triggering star formation to distorting or merging galaxies during close encounters. It also discusses the gravitational interactions affecting our own Milky Way and their time scale.

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