Question: Problem 4 ( 2 0 p t s ) : The system shown in the figure below is comprised of two masses. Mass m can

Problem 4(20pts) :
The system shown in the figure below is comprised of two masses. Mass m can move in the x-direction and is connected to a wall by a spring with spring constant k1. The rod is pinned at its center and is able to rotate about the center point O. The rod has length l and moment of inertia IO and is attached to a wall at one end by a spring with spring constant k2 and the other end by a damper with damping coefficient c. Mass m and the rod are attached to each other by a rigid link. Assume small angular displacement.
Your tasks:
A. Draw the free body diagram for the mass on the cart. (4 pts)
B. Draw the free body diagram for the rod (it's not massless).(4 pts)
C. Derive the Equation of Motion in terms of and its derivatives. You should only have one equation of motion at the end. Show all your work. (6 pts)
D. Derive the Equation of Motion in terms of x and its derivatives. You should only have one equation of motion at the end. Show all your work. (6 pts)
Problem 4 ( 2 0 p t s ) : The system shown in the

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