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Which option is a scientifically accurate description of velocity?

A. The golf pro missed the shot even though the ball was only one meter away from the cup.

B. With just two second left on the clock, the basketball player moved quickly down the court to sink the ball in the basket.

C. The skier traveled downhill along the 80-meter track to the finish line in just 3.5 seconds to win the competition.

D. After traveling at 120 kph for the entire 30-minute race, the racecar driver ended the race at the same point she started.

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Velocity=distance/time

C; because
80m/3.5s = 22.9m/s
22.9m/s would be the skier's average velocity
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