It is generally acknowledged, and far be it for me to argue, that the force of gravity exerted by the moon on the Earth is strong enough to raise the level of the oceans, thereby bringing about the tides. Now, to my simple mind, that is an awful lot of water and water, being heavy stuff, that is an awful lot of weight.
This brings me to my questions:
1. If the moon’s gravity is so powerful that it can overcome the Earths gravity to the extent that it can lift all that water, why do my feet remain so firmly on the ground?
2. When the moon’s gravity is at its greatest and the Earth experiences high tides, why don’t my bathroom scales show a kilo or two less when I stand on them?
I am sure that there are whole hoards of scientists and mathematicians who know these answers and can give perfectly logical explanations for the phenomena, or lack thereof. I’d like to know too.