Interactive simulation coming soon! In the meantime, learn the concept and check back.
How It Works
Angular momentum = moment of inertia x angular velocity. Skater pulls arms in, inertia decreases, spin rate increases.
Conservation of angular momentum. Arms in, speed up!
Interactive simulation coming soon! In the meantime, learn the concept and check back.
Angular momentum = moment of inertia x angular velocity. Skater pulls arms in, inertia decreases, spin rate increases.