Because of the conservation of angular momentum, which of the following describes the speed of the air spiraling inward toward the centre of a hurricane?
A)It decreases.
B)It remains constant.
C)It increases.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As air spirals inward toward the center of a hurricane, its speed increases due to the conservation of angular momentum. As the radius decreases, the speed must increase to conserve angular momentum.

Because of the Conservation of Angular Momentum, Which of the Following