3. Obtain a mathematical model for the system shown in Fig. Also, when m=2 kg, b?=3 N-s/m, b?=1 N-s/m, and k?=12 N/m, k?=8 N/m find x(t) as a function of t. [assume that x(0)=0 and \dot{x}(0) = 0].
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In the given system, the variables are x(t) (the displacement of the mass) and v(t) (the velocity of the mass). The parameters are m (mass of the mass), b1 (damping coefficient of the first damper), b2 (damping coefficient of the second damper), k1 (spring Show more…
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