System Choice and Angular Momentum Conservation
Two ice skaters of equal mass initially at rest push off each other. Skater A moves with velocity v while skater B moves with velocity -v. For which system choice is angular momentum NOT conserved about their initial center of mass?
A
The Earth and both skaters
B
Both skaters together
C
The ice rink and both skaters
D
Skater A alone
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