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The angular speed of a star spinning about its axis increases as the star begins to contract to a smaller radius. Which of the following quantities associated with the star must decrease as this occurs?

A

Moment of inertia

B

Angular momentum

C

Rotational kinetic energy

D

Net external torque

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