In this case, for example, d'Alembert assumed that the winds were generated by tidal effects on the atmosphere and heating of the atmosphere played only a very minor role. Clairaut attacked d'Alembert's methods:
Sa kasong ito, halimbawa, d'Alembert assumed na ang winds ay binuo sa pamamagitan ng taib-tabsing epekto sa kapaligiran at init ng himpapawid nilalaro lamang ng isang menor de edad papel. Clairaut attacked d'Alembert's paraan: