The Moon is like a big rock that Earth pulls with gravity, but it also pushes back because of the tides. Every time Earth pulls on the Moon, the Moon pulls back, and as it does, it starts to move away from Earth little by little. This happens because the pull and push make the Moon go faster in its orbit, which makes it get farther away over billions of years.
Examples
- Imagine you're holding a rope attached to a ball, every time you pull it toward you, the ball moves a little farther away.
- Like when you swing on a swing, each push makes you go higher and farther from the pivot point.
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See also
- How the tides REALLY work?
- What causes the tidal effect?
- What is The Moon pulls on Earth like a giant magnet?
- What Makes the Moon Always Face Earth?
- What If Earth Had a Second Moon?