A figure skater rotating at 5.00 rad/s with arms extended has a moment of inertia of 2.25 kg ? m2

If he pulls in his arms so his moment of inertia decreases to 1.80 kg ? m2, what will be his new angular speed?
A) 2.25 rad/s
B) 4.60 rad/s
C) 6.25 rad/s
D) 0.81 rad/s


C

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