Question: 6 / 1 5 8 The 1 6 5 lb ice skater with arms extended horizontally spins about a vertical axis with a rotational speed

6/158The 165lb ice skater with arms extended horizontally spins about a vertical axis with a rotational speed of 1 rev/sec. Estimate his rotational speed N if he fully retracts his arms, bringing his hands very close to the centerline of his body. As a reasonable approximation, model the extended arms as uniform slender rods, each of which is 27 in. long and weighs 15 lb. Model the torso as a solid 135lb cylinder 13 in. in diameter. Treat the man with arms retracted as a solid 165lb cylinder of 13in. diameter. Neglect friction at the skateice interface.

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