When a dancer pulls their arms inward while spinning on ice,they spin faster. This is due to:

  • A
    An increase in energy and an increase in angular momentum.
  • B
    $A$ decrease in friction on the ice.
  • C
    Conservation of angular momentum and an increase in kinetic energy.
  • D
    An increase in kinetic energy and a decrease in angular momentum.

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