Ice Skater Angular Momentum Conservation · PhysicsBowl 2022 #40

Physics · mechanics

Problem

An Olympic ice skater in Beijing spins at 4π rad/s with her arms extended. If her moment of inertia with arms folded is 80% of that with arms extended, what is her angular velocity when she folds her arms? a. π rad/s b. 2π rad/s c. 3π rad/s d. 5π rad/s e. 6π rad/s

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