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Physics

Rotational Inertia

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Rotational inertia is the rotational analog of mass; it determines how difficult it is to change an object’s spinning motion.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how a figure skater spins faster when they pull their arms in? It’s not magic—it’s rotational inertia at work.