A figure skater standing on a nearly frictionless turntable extends her arms while a…

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Problem

A figure skater standing on a nearly frictionless turntable extends her arms while a small constant motor beneath the platform delivers the same torque throughout the motion. Describe how her angular acceleration changes when she pulls her arms inward, and give a brief reason.

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