What is an example of the conservation of angular momentum?
A) A volleyball player serves a ball and it follows a parabolic path.
B) A baseball player strikes the ball with the bat
C) A cross-country skier accelerates as she moves in a straight line
D) A skateboarder maintains the same velocity in the same direction
E) A diver brings his arms and legs closer to his body

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The conservation of angular momentum is illustrated when a diver brings his arms and legs closer to his body while spinning in the air. This action reduces the diver's moment of inertia and, to conserve angular momentum, increases their rotational speed.

What Is an Example of the Conservation of Angular Momentum