Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Conservation

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of conservation of angular momentum?

• A) A diver slowing his somersault by moving from a tuck,or curled,position to a layout,or open,position.
• B) A skater speeding up a spin by pulling her arms and legs closer to her body.
• C) An artificial satellite moving faster at perigee than at apogee.
• D) A basketball that spins slower and slower as it spins on your finger.
• E) A man spinning on a stool and extending weights outward from his body and then pulling them in again.

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