How do i find force and distance in this question

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done on a 35 kg bobsled that accelerates from rest to a speed of 5 m/s. The key formula for work is W = Fd, where W is work, F is force, and d is distance. To find the force, the equation F = ma is used, where 'm' is mass and 'a' is acceleration. The relationship between work and energy is also highlighted as a potential approach to solve the problem without directly calculating force and distance.

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A 35 kg bobsled starts at rest and accelerates to 5 m/s on the horizontal section of the course how much work was done on the bobsled?

i know W=Fd but how do i find force and distance in this problem
i also know that f=ma but what does it mean when says that it accelerates does it means that its velocity or acceleration?
i have tried d=(0)T + (1/2)(5)T but I am not sure how to find time with the information or if that is correct
 
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Hi jacob275c. Welcome to PF!

Since you don't know F or d, you might take a different approach. Have you studied how work is related to energy?
 

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