Why the Tides Increase Earth-Moon Distance

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of tidal acceleration, which causes the Earth-Moon distance to increase over time. Tidal forces, primarily resulting from the gravitational interaction between the Earth and the Moon, lead to the transfer of angular momentum from the Earth to the Moon. This process results in the Moon gradually moving away from the Earth at an average rate of approximately 3.8 centimeters per year. The conversation highlights the need for clear explanations and reliable sources to aid understanding of this complex topic.

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why tide force makes distance between Earth and moon longer?
 
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The problem with that sort of answer is that Wikkers is constantly being slagged off by this Forum as being unreliable. What is an uninformed questioner supposed to do? Surely what is needed here is at least a basically helpful, summative, answer and not just a referral to an outside source.
It might be obvious from the wording of the question that the questioner, here, does not have English as a first language and may need a little gentle help.
 

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