Consider the initial value problem
modeling the motion of a spring-mass-dashpot system
initially at rest and subjected to an applied
force , where the unit of force is the
Newton (N). Assume that kilograms,
kilograms per second,
Newtons per meter, and the applied force in
Newtons is
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Solve the initial value problem, using that the
displacement and velocity
remain continuous when the applied force is
discontinuous.
For ,
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For ,
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Determine the long-term behavior of the system.
Is ?
If it is, enter zero. If not, enter a function that
approximates for very large positive values
of .
For very large positive values of ,
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