In the design of a spring bumper for a 3500-lb car, it is desired to bring the car to a...

In the design of a spring bumper for a 3500-lb car, it is desired to bring the car to a stop from a speed of 5 mi/hr in a distance equal to 6 in. of spring deformation. Specify the required stiffness k for each of the two springs behind the bumper. The springs are undeformed at the start of impact.