As the wrench in Figure 12.9 moves upward, the upward translational motion of its center of mass slows down. Does the rotation about the center of mass also slow down? Which way does the wrench rotate when it falls back down after reaching its highest position?

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Figure 12.9 Motion of a wrench that is launched upward so that it rotates. strobe photo of wrench tossed motion in Earth motion in reference reference frame frame of upward while spinning center of mass