"<em>F = dP/dt. </em> The net force acting on an object is equal to the rate at which its momentum changes."
These days, we break up "the rate at which momentum changes" into its units, and then re-combine them in a slightly different way. So the way WE express and use the 2nd law of motion is
"<em>F = m·A.</em> The net force on an object is equal to the product of the object's mass and its acceleration."
The two statements say exactly the same thing. You can take either one and work out the other one from it, just by working with the units.
The formula for acceleration is a = F/m; Where: F = force; m = mass
Given: F = .6n; m = .4kg; a = ?
a = F/m
= .6/.4
= 1.5
Therefore, the acceleration of the plate is 1.5 m/s^2
Answer: The speed at the first quarter checkpoint is 0.74 m/s. The speed at the second quarter checkpoint is 1.40 m/s. The speed at the third quarter checkpoint is 1.61 m/s. The speed at the finish line is 1.89 m/s.
Explanation: I did the assignment and got it correct :)
