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Because angular momentum is conserved, an ice-skater who throws her arms out will

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This is an example of conservation of angular momentum.

The ice skater will rotate more slowly because her arms would be considered the outside torque that is impacting her constant angular momentum.

So, an ice-skater who throws her arms out will rotate more slowly.
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