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Physics

Conservation of Angular Momentum in Figure Skating

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Figure skaters can control their spin speed by pulling in or extending their arms, which changes their moment of inertia.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched a figure skater spin so fast they look like a blur? How do they make themselves spin faster or slower without touching the ice?