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⚛️ Physics  ·  System of Particles and Rotational Motion  ·  NEET & JEE

A diver tucks in during a dive. What happens to their angular velocity?

Answer: Increases.

  • A Increases
  • B Decreases
  • C Remains same
  • D Becomes zero

Correct answer: A. Increases

Explanation: Tucking in reduces the moment of inertia. By conservation of angular momentum (no external torque during dive), ω increases.

axis OPr⊥Fττ = r⊥ × F = r × F × sinθ

Torque about axis O equals the force F multiplied by the perpendicular distance r⊥ from the axis to the line of action of the force, producing rotation.

Concept context

Moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum, rolling motion. Very high JEE weightage.

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