Suppose a spherically symmetric body with some angular momentum L begins to contract under its internal gravitational

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Suppose a spherically symmetric body with some angular momentum L begins to contract under its internal gravitational attraction. Assume that the object’s angular momentum is conserved during its contraction. Show that the body’s rotational kinetic energy must increase. Where does this energy come from? Show that the body’s angular velocity of rotation must also increase.

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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