FIGURE Q7.27

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter9: Energy In Nonisolated Systems
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A skater starts the jump moving forward as shown, leaps into the air, and turns one-and-a-half revolutions before landing. The typical skater is in the air for about 0.5 s, and the skater’s hands are located about 0.8 m from the rotation axis.

What is the approximate angular speed of the skater during the leap?
A. 2 rad/s         B. 6 rad/s          C. 9 rad/s            D. 20 rad/s

 

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