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i have a question in which a train collides with a buffer stop of mass 1.5 tons that asks how far the buffer stop is compressed. this is similar to a block and spring question, except the spring has mass. how is this included in the equation to solve for compression distance?

Hi, this question seems pretty easy, but I was just wondering if I'm missing anything with my solutions. Two ramps, one steeper than the other, are available to move a heavy crate from the ground onto the bed of a truck. In the absence of friction, it takes more force to push the crate up the...