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Three train cars each have the same mass and are rolling freely when they strike the fixed...

Three train cars each have the same mass and are rolling freely when they strike the fixed bumper. Legs AB and BC on the bumper are pin connected at their ends and the angle BAC is 30° and BCA is 60°. Compare the average impulse in each leg needed to stop the motion if the cars have no bumper and if the cars have a spring bumper. Use appropriate numerical values to explain your answer.

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