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Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the conservation of angular momentum?.
- A.A spinning top that slows down due to friction.
- B.A planet orbiting the sun maintaining a constant speed.
- C.A diver tucking in their body during a flip.
- D.A car accelerating on a straight road.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- A diver tucking in their body during a flip.
Explanation
Why this works
When the diver tucks in their body, they reduce their moment of inertia, which causes their angular speed to increase, demonstrating the conservation of angular momentum.
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