The tidal bulge on the side of the earth facing the tide-raising body is caused by the difference between the tidal force at the surface of the earth and the tidal force at the earth's center.

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This is true. The tidal bulge is caused by the difference between the tidal force at the surface of the earth and the tidal force at the earth's center, which results in a stretching force that creates the bulge.

The Tidal Bulge on the Side of the Earth Facing