Answer to Question #330930 in Physics for Chloe

Question

A sled is pulled from rest by a net force of 2.8 N [forward]. The sled moves 7.4 m, reaching a velocity of 3.9  m/s [forward]. Determine the mass of the sled.

Answer 1

The energy-work theorem says

$$\frac{mv^2}{2}=Fd$$

Hence, the mass of the object

$$m=\frac{2Fd}{v^2}$$

$$m=\frac{2*2.8*7.4}{3.9^2}=2.72\:\rm kg$$