How do skaters spin so fast?

The conservation of angular momentum explains why ice skaters start to spin faster when they suddenly draw their arms inward, or why divers or gymnasts who decrease their moment of inertia by going into the tuck position start to flip or twist at a faster rate.

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2024-02-06 08:42:47

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How fast is a rocket engine?
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How fast is a marauder?
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