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When we harness tidal energy from the moon, what energy source is depleted?

Asked by ben (9080points) January 1st, 2009

I know the law of conservation of energy, so I’m curious what’s on the other side of the tidal power equation. In a theoretical world with an orbiting body, if we take energy from a gravitational field, where is it coming from?

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