Tidal Force Calculator
Calculate tidal forces and gravitational gradients
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Formula
Tidal acceleration: a_tidal = 2GMΔr/r³
Where M is central mass, r is distance, and Δr is the size of the extended object.
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Formula Source: University Physics
by Young & Freedman
🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.