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The 40-kg package is thrown with a speed of 4 m/s onto the cart having a mass of 20 kg....

The 40-kg package is thrown with a speed of 4 m/s onto the cart having a mass of 20 kg. If it slides on the smooth surface and strikes the spring, determine the velocity of the cart at the instant the package fully compresses the spring. What is the maximum compression of the spring? Neglect rolling resistance of the cart.

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