We have been reflecting laser beams off the Moon using reflectors left there by Apollo astronauts. This has resulted in the conclusion that the Moon is moving away from the Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year. Discuss specifically what is causing this to occur and what you see as the likely end result of this recession for the Earth/Moon system.

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