A truck of mass 2 tonnes runs into a buffer stop having three buffer springs each of 10 kN/cm stiffness connected in parallel. Find the maximum compression of the springs, and the load if the wagon is travelling at 110 kmph.

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium
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Problem 5.17P: Compute the tension TAE in Sample Problem 5.7 using one scalar equilibrium equation.
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A truck of mass 2 tonnes runs into a buffer stop having three buffer springs each of 10 kN/cm stiffness connected in parallel. Find the maximum compression of the springs, and the load if the wagon is travelling at 110 kmph.
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