What Is an Example of the Conservation of Angular Momentum

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is an example of the conservation of angular momentum?

• A) A volleyball player serves a ball and it follows a parabolic path.
• B) A baseball player strikes the ball with the bat
• C) A cross-country skier accelerates as she moves in a straight line
• D) A skateboarder maintains the same velocity in the same direction
• E) A diver brings his arms and legs closer to his body

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