$A$ person is rotating on a rotating table with their arms held down. Suddenly,they spread their arms out. What happens to their angular momentum?

  • A
    It will be zero.
  • B
    It will increase.
  • C
    It will decrease.
  • D
    It will remain unchanged.

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