Suppose a diver spins at 8 rad/s while falling with a moment of inertia about an axis through himself of 3 kg•m2. What moment of inertia would the diver need to have to spin at 4 rad/s? BONUS:How could he accomplish this?

16. Angular Momentum

Conservation of Angular Momentum

Multiple Choice

Suppose a diver spins at 8 rad/s while falling with a moment of inertia about an axis through himself of 3 kg•m². What moment of inertia would the diver need to have to spin at 4 rad/s?
BONUS:How could he accomplish this?

4 kg•m₂

6 kg•m₂

11 kg•m₂

24 kg•m₂

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