How Do You Calculate the Force of Friction on a Moving Cart?

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Homework Statement



A 6.5 kg cart is pushed along a horizontal surface with a rightward force. After the cart is pushed a distance of 3.5 m starting from rest, its speed is 6.0 m/s. Find the force of friction acting on the cart.


Homework Equations


W=fd (?)
KE= 1/2(m)(v)^2 (?)
F_net=ma (?)


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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kurikat said:

Homework Statement



A 6.5 kg cart is pushed along a horizontal surface with a rightward force. After the cart is pushed a distance of 3.5 m starting from rest, its speed is 6.0 m/s. Find the force of friction acting on the cart.
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The Attempt at a Solution

. But first, the problem is missing information. You need to know the magnitude of the applied pushing force before the problem can be solved.