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Physics

Moment of Inertia

Quick fact

The moment of inertia depends on both the mass of an object and how that mass is spread out relative to the axis of rotation.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed that a figure skater spins faster when they pull their arms in? It's not just about balance—it’s all about how mass is distributed around the axis of rotation.