Ice Skater Angular Motion · PhysicsBowl 2021 #8

Physics · mechanics

Problem

An ice skater is rotating with her arms extended. When she pulls in her arms, her rate of rotation increases. No external torques act on the skater. Which of the following statements is true? A) Her moment of inertia increased. B) Her kinetic energy is conserved. C) Her angular momentum decreased. D) She does work when pulling in her arms. E) Her angular momentum increased.

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