A person standing on a rotating platform holds two weights,…
A person standing on a rotating platform holds two weights, one in each hand. The person and platform initially rotate at 1.8 rad/s with their arms extended. The total moment of inertia of the system is 6.0 kg·m². The person then pulls the weights closer to their body, reducing the total moment of inertia to 2.5 kg·m². a) What is the new angular velocity of the system?b) If the person then extends their arms again and the moment of inertia increases to 5.0 kg·m², what is the new angular velocity?c) Explain why the angular velocity changes even though no external torque acts on the system.
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