Answer to Question #266792 in Physics for MCC

Question

What will happen if an ice skater spinning on one of her toes extends her arms? 

a. Her moment of inertia will increase but her angular velocity will decrease.

b. Her moment of inertia and angular velocity will increase.

c. Her moment of inertia and angular velocity will decrease.

d. Her moment of inertia will decrease but her angular velocity will increase.

Answer 1

If an ice skater spinning on one of her toes extends her arms, her moment of inertia will increase but her angular velocity will decrease.