What can stop the Moon from getting farther from Earth?

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The Moon's drift away from Earth is caused by tidal forces that pull on its crust and cause its orbit to slowly expand. However, when Earth's rotation slows to match the motion of the Moon (synchronous rotation), the gravitational force of the bulge will end and the Moon will be directly in line with the bulge. At this point, the recession will end and the Moon will no longer drift away from Earth. Option A is incorrect as it is not true that the Moon will always drift away from Earth, while option B is incorrect as the gravitational force of the bulge will not end when the Moon goes beyond the range of Earth's gravity. Option D is incorrect as it suggests that the Moon will spiral inward toward Earth, which is not supported by scientific evidence.

What Can Stop the Moon from Getting Farther from Earth