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Physics

Conservation of Angular Momentum in Figure Skating Spins

Quick fact

A figure skater can increase their spin rate by more than 100% just by pulling their arms close to their body, without any extra push.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched a figure skater spin faster simply by pulling their arms in? What physical principle makes this possible?