Question: Model a figure skaters body as a solid cylinder and her arms as thin rods, making reasonable estimates for the dimensions. Then calculate the ratio

Model a figure skater’s body as a solid cylinder and her arms as thin rods, making reasonable estimates for the dimensions. Then calculate the ratio of the angular speed for a spinning skater with outstretched arms, and with arms held tightly against her body.

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