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How is angular momentum used in physical activities?

Angular momentum deals with rotation.

Moment of inertia is the measure of resistance of an object when changing angular velocity.
Angular velocity is the time rate of change of the angular position of a rotating body.

A figure skater going into a spin will bring her arms in towards her body to increase the angular momentum and moment of inertia. In order to decrease moment of inertia and come out of the spin the skater must allow her arms to come away from the body or bring her arms out.

Momentum

Which one of the two momentums deals with mass and velocity?

Linear