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Two Skiers Start at the Same Place and Finish at the Same

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Two skiers start at the same place and finish at the same place.Skier A takes a straight,smooth route to the finish whereas Skier B takes a curvy,bumpy route to the finish.If you assume that friction is negligible,which of the following statements is true?


A) Skier A has the same speed as skier B at the finish.
B) Skier B has the greater speed at the finish.
C) Skier A has the greater speed at the finish because the route is straight.
D) Skier A has the greater speed at the finish because the route is smooth.
E) Skier A has the greater speed at the finish because the route is both straight and smooth.

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