Deriving Newton's 2nd Law for Single Body in 1D Case

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Homework Statement


How can Newton's 2nd law be derived for a single body in an 1Dimesional case ?


Homework Equations


F=m(du/dt)

The Attempt at a Solution


It is given that the principle of conservation of energy must be used,for the derivation.
Are there any more hints?
 
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No more hints are needed. Conservation of energy means that energy does not change with time, i.e. the rate of change of energy with respect to time is zero. Therefore ...
 
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