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Homework Statement


A 10.0 kg box is acted on by a constant force of 50.0 N. If it passes a first timer with a speed of 2.0 m/s and then travels 150 cm to a second timer, what would its speed be as it passes the second timer?

Homework Equations


I know usually to find out the speed of an object it is usually distance over time.
I know the distance being 150 cm
However as there is no time I've come to a complete stand still

The Attempt at a Solution


Stuck at the beginning, if someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction please.
 
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Vf = Vi + at
If that helps at all.
I have the distance, just not the acceleration to use that equation
 
wapleman said:
Vf = Vi + at
If that helps at all.
I have the distance, just not the acceleration to use that equation
You should be familiar with the SUVAT equations if you are expected to solve a problem like this.
See e.g. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equations_of_motion#Uniform_acceleration.
As for the acceleration, you are given enough information to find it. Which of Newton's laws relates force to acceleration.