Determine the maximum compression of the spring

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The 30-Mg freight car A and 15-Mg freight car B are moving toward each other with the velocities VA= 20 km/h to the right and VB= 10 km/h to the left. the spring constant on car A is k= 3MN/m. determine the maximum compression of the spring mounted on car A. neglect rolling resistance.

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