Need to calculate work from mass and two velocities

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Homework Statement



Calculate how much work is done when a 1150 kg car accelerates from 2 m/s to 6m/s

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution



I have no idea. It seems like insufficient information to me. Please help! I am in great need as my exam is drawing near!

Thanks!
 
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kylepetten said:

Homework Statement



Calculate how much work is done when a 1150 kg car accelerates from 2 m/s to 6m/s

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I have no idea. It seems like insufficient information to me. Please help! I am in great need as my exam is drawing near!

Thanks!

Work done=change in KE=0.5*1150(6^2-3^2)
 
inky said:
Work done=change in KE=0.5*1150(6^2-3^2)

oh, man, i sure was thinking too hard. thank you very very much! well appreciated!