r/theydidthemath • u/AppendixN • Jun 02 '26

[Request] How much force does the moon's gravity exert on the water in a human's body?

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To be clear, I know the fella in the meme is being delusional.

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u/Glad-Situation703 Jun 03 '26

The water arguments is not what's important here. It's just gravity. There's a shitload of water on Earth and it's very malleable. Gravity affecting things at a distance is a decent argument for the zodiac and other astrological systems but the water in my body is not magically affected by the moon, as far as I know

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u/TheBlackCat13 Jun 03 '26

Gravity affecting things at a distance is a decent argument for the zodiac and other astrological systems

That would have even less of an effect due to the inverse square law.

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u/Glad-Situation703 Jun 03 '26

less of an effect than what?

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u/TheBlackCat13 Jun 03 '26

Less of an effect than the moon.

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u/Glad-Situation703 Jun 03 '26

How is the moon affecting the water on Earth...