Question: URGENT!!! A vibration absorber is simply an additional spring - mass system added to the original system. We would like to select the parameters for

URGENT!!! A vibration absorber is simply an additional spring-mass system added to the original system. We would like to select the parameters for the vibration absorber (m1,k1) to help minimize the vibration levels (i.e. minimize x2) in the original system.
Assuming no loss of energy (conservative system).
Express the total kinetic energy using the given parameters. (5 pts)
Express the total potential energy using the given parameters. (5 pts)
Derive the equations of motion using Lagrange's equation.
Be sure to show each step. pts
URGENT!!! A vibration absorber is simply an

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