MCQ
A diver in a swimming pool bends his head before diving. It ______ 
  • A
    Increases his linear velocity
  • Decreases his angular velocity
  • C
    Increases his moment of inertia
  • D
    Decreases his moment of inertia

Answer

Correct option: B.
Decreases his angular velocity
A diver in a swimming pool bends his head before diving. It Decreases his moment of inertia.

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