Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Focus On Concepts - Page 243: 18

Answer

b) is correct.

Work Step by Step

We have $$KE_r=\frac{1}{2}I\omega^2=\frac{1}{2}L\omega$$ While the skater's angular momentum $L$ is conserved, her angular speed $\omega$ increases, so her rotational kinetic energy increases as she pulls her arms in. Therefore, her final rotational kinetic energy is larger. b) is correct.
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