A Dancer Begins Performing a Pirouette with Arms Extended

question 6

Multiple Choice

A dancer begins performing a pirouette with arms extended. (A pirouette is a complete spin about a vertical axis.) This motion is completed most easily when the rotational inertia is decreased by

• A) bending at the waist at a right angle.
• B) extending the arms and one leg straight out to the sides.
• C) holding the arms straight up and extending one foot straight out to the side.
• D) bringing the arms and legs in a line with the body.

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