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Increasing I Decreases Spin Rate<br />

r r × 2<br />

4 rpm 1 rpm<br />

quadruples in the figure. v ! I " Before... ...and after<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> “conservation <strong>of</strong> angular<br />

momentum” you can change the speed <strong>of</strong> a<br />

turn when en pointe by extending or retracting<br />

arms and legs.<br />

No torque is involved!<br />

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