Tidal friction is slowing the rotation of the Earth. As a result, the orbit of the Moon

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Tidal friction is slowing the rotation of the Earth. As a result, the orbit of the Moon is increasing in radius at a rate of approximately 4 cm/year. Assuming this to be a constant rate, how many years will pass before the radius of the Moon's orbit increases by 3.84 x 106 m (1 %)?

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