A diver in midair has an angular velocity

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A diver in midair has an angular velocity of 6.0 rad/s and a moment of inertia of 1.6 kg· m². He then pulls is arms and legs into a tuck position and his angular velocity increases to 12 rad/s. The net external torque acting on the diver is zero. What is his moment of inertia in the tuck position?

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