The person in the drawing ____________________ in the right panel when compared to the left panel because of conservation of angular momentum.

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Conservation of angular momentum states that the product of the moment of inertia and the angular velocity of an object must remain constant as long as there are no external torques acting on the object. In the right panel of the drawing, the person's arms are closer to their body, which reduces their moment of inertia. Therefore, in order to maintain the same amount of angular momentum, the person must spin faster in the right panel.

The Person in the Drawing ____________________ in the Right Panel