Question

a figures skater rotating at 5 rads with arms extended has a moment of inertia of 2.25 kg. if the arms are pulled in so the moment of inertia decrease to 1.8 what is the final angular speed

Answer 1

The final angular speed is 6.25 rad/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

initial angular speed, ω₁ = 5 rad/s

initial moment of inertia, I₁ = 2.25 kg.m²

Final moment of inertia, I₂ = 1.8 kg.m²

final angular speed, ω₂ = ?

Based on conservation of angular momentum, we will have the following expression;

ω₁I₁ = ω₂I₂

ω₂ = (ω₁I₁ ) / I₂

ω₂ = (5 x 2.25) / 1.8

ω₂ = 6.25 rad/s

Therefore, the final angular speed is 6.25 rad/s