Using the idea of angular momentum, explain why an ice skater can speed up their spin when they tuck in their arms, compared to the arms being stretched out.

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Using the idea of angular momentum, explain why an ice skater can speed up their spin when they tuck in
their arms, compared to the arms being stretched out.
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