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Model a figure skater’s body as a solid cylinder and her arms as thin rods, making
Chapter 8, Problem 82GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 82GP
Model a figure skater’s body as a solid cylinder and her arms as thin rods, making reasonable estimates for the dimensions. Then calculate the ratio of the angular speeds for a spinning skater with outstretched arms, and with arms held tightly against her body. Check Sections 8–5 and 8–8.
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Problem 82GP
Model a figure skater’s body as a solid cylinder and her arms as thin rods, making reasonable estimates for the dimensions. Then calculate the ratio of the angular speeds for a spinning skater with outstretched arms, and with arms held tightly against her body. Check Sections 8–5 and 8–8.
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Solution 82 GP
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We are required to calculate the ratio of the angular speeds for a spinning skater.