What Causes the Tides? By Rick Groleau; Posted 11.19.02; NOVA; In this animated interactive, see how the motion of the Earth creates inertial forces that combine with the gravity of the moon and sun to produce ocean tides on our planet. Explore how the relative motion of the Earth, moon, and sun combine to produce ocean tides.
Place the potato directly on the oven rack. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes, depending upon the size of the potato. Potatoes are as hard as a brick when they are raw. By the time itâs cooked youâll be able to squeeze it. Test it to see if it is tender by inserting a knife into the potato. The knife should slide in easily.
Rub each potato with a thin coating of olive oil (about a 1/4 teaspoon) and place potatoes on toaster oven baking rack. Return potato topped rack to the preheated toaster oven and bake potatoes at 400 F for 45 minutes. Depending on their size your potatoes may take less or more time.