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Let's begin by breaking down the problem into two key steps:

### Part (a) - Deriving the System of Differential Equations:

We are dealing with a **coupled mass-spring-damper system**. The system consists of two masses, \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), with spring constants \( k_1, k_2, k_3 \), and damping constants \( c_1, c_2 \). The goal is to derive the second-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs) governing the motion of this system.

Each mass \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) is subjected to forces from springs and dampers. Using **Newton’s Second Law**, the equation of motion for each mass is:

\[
m_1 \ddot{x_1} = -k_1 x_1 + k_2 (x_2 - x_1) - c_1 \dot{x_1} + c_2 (\dot{x_2} - \dot{x_1})
\]

\[
m_2 \ddot{x_2} = -k_3 x_2 + k_2 (x_1 - x_2) - c_2 (\dot{x_2} - \dot{x_1})
\]

Where:
- \( x_1(t) \) and \( x_2(t) \) are the displacements of masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), respectively.
- \( \dot{x_1} \) and \( \dot{x_2} \) are the velocities of these masses.
- \( \ddot{x_1} \) and \( \ddot{x_2} \) are the accelerations of the masses.

### Part (b) - Substituting Given Values:

Now we substitute the given values into the system of ODEs:

- \( m_1 = 2 \, \text{kg}, \, m_2 = 3 \, \text{kg} \)
- \( k_1 = 50 \, \text{N/m}, \, k_2 = 30 \, \text{N/m}, \, k_3 = 40 \, \text{N/m} \)
- \( c_1 = 5 \, \text{Ns/m}, \, c_2 = 2 \, \text{Ns/m} \)

This gives the following system of ODEs:

1. \( 2 \ddot{x_1} = -50 x_1 + 30 (x_2 - x_1) - 5 \dot{x_1} + 2 (\dot{x_2} - \dot{x_1}) \)

2. \( 3 \ddot{x_2} = -40 x_2 + 30 (x_1 - x_2) - 2 (\dot{x_2} - \dot{x_1}) \)

### Matrix and Laplace Transform Method:

To solve this system, you can apply the **Laplace Transform** to convert the system into algebraic equations in terms of \( s \), which can then be solved using matrix methods.

Let \( X_1(s) \) and \( X_2(s) \) be the Laplace transforms of \( x_1(t) \) and \( x_2(t) \). Taking the Laplace transform of the above ODEs gives us:

\[
2 s^2 X_1(s) + 5 s X_1(s) = -50 X_1(s) + 30 (X_2(s) - X_1(s)) + 2 s (X_2(s) - X_1(s))
\]

\[
3 s^2 X_2(s) + 2 s X_2(s) = -40 X_2(s) + 30 (X_1(s) - X_2(s)) - 2 s (X_2(s) - X_1(s))
\]

This system can now be expressed as a matrix equation and solved for the displacements and velocities. After solving, the displacement and velocity functions can be obtained by applying the inverse Laplace transform.

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Do you want to proceed with the detailed solution using Laplace transforms and matrices?

Here are some related questions for deeper understanding:

1. How does damping affect the motion of the system compared to a purely spring-mass system?
2. What role does the coupling spring \( k_2 \) play in the interaction between the two masses?
3. How can we solve the system using eigenvalue methods instead of Laplace transforms?
4. What assumptions are typically made in mass-spring-damper models regarding friction and air resistance?
5. How would the system change if one of the damping coefficients were zero?

**Tip**: In mass-spring-damper systems, always check the damping ratio (underdamped, overdamped, critically damped) to predict the motion behavior without solving the equations.

Use the information provided to derive the system of linear second-order ordinary differential equations governing the mass-spring-damper system, with given masses, spring constants, and damping coefficients. Then, using matrix and Laplace transform methods, determine the system's displacement and velocity.

Derive and solve the system of linear second-order ordinary differential equations for a coupled mass-spring-damper system. With given mass, spring, and damping constants, determine displacement and velocity using Laplace transforms and matrix methods.

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