Solved

Michelle Kwan, the American Figure Skater, Is Spinning on Ice

Question 20

Multiple Choice

Michelle Kwan, the American figure skater, is spinning on ice with her arms extended. She then draws her arms in and crosses them in front of her chest. How has her moment of inertia changed?


A) Her moment of inertia has decreased.
B) Her moment of inertia has increased.
C) Her moment of inertia has not changed.
D) Her moment of inertia decreases as she draws her arms in, but then returns to the initial value once she has crossed them.
E) Her moment of inertia increases as she draws her arms in, but then returns to the initial value once she has crossed them.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents