A spinning ice skater on extremely smooth ice is able to control the rate at which she rotates by pulling in her arms. Which of the following statements are true about the skater during this
Process? (There could be more than one correct choice.)
A) Her kinetic energy remains constant.
B) She is subject to a constant non-zero torque.
C) Her moment of inertia remains constant.
D) Her angular momentum remains constant.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The skater's angular momentum remains constant because there is no external torque acting on her.

A Spinning Ice Skater on Extremely Smooth Ice Is Able