Why Does a Figure Skater Cross His Arms Tightly Across

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why does a figure skater cross his arms tightly across the chest when performing a quadruple axel?

• A) to reduce moment of inertia
• B) to increase angular velocity
• C) to increase time in the air
• D) both A and B
• E) all of the above

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