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AP Physics 1 rotational motion Question 8 Practice set MCQ

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The rotational inertia decreases with decreasing distance from the axis.

Also, the angular momentum is inversely proportional to rotational inertia.

Thus, the child moves toward the center of the platform, decreasing the rotational moment of inertia.

Hence option B is correct.

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