Finding net force, acceleration and speed.

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To find the net force on the motorcycle, the applied force of 250 N must be adjusted for friction, calculated using the coefficient of kinetic friction (0.03) and the motorcycle's weight. The net force is determined by subtracting the frictional force from the applied force. The acceleration can be calculated using Newton's second law, F=ma, where the net force is divided by the mass of the motorcycle. Finally, the speed at the end of 350 m can be found using the kinematic equation that relates acceleration, distance, and initial speed. Understanding the forces acting on the motorcycle is crucial for accurate calculations.
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A 150 kg motorcycle starts from rest and accelerates at a constant rate along a a distance of 350m. The applied force is 250 N and the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.03

Find the net force applied to the motorcycle.
Find the acceleration of the motorcycle.
What is its speed at the end of 350 m?


I tried finding the net force by multiplying mass and gravity, but then I think I'm still wrong.
 
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