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The problem involves solving a second-order differential equation using Laplace transforms, and then finding the maximum distance reached by the particle. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

The given differential equation is:

\[
\frac{d^2 x}{dt^2} + 9x - 18 = 0 \tag{E}
\]

### Part (i) - Solve the equation using Laplace Transform:

1. **Rewrite the differential equation**:
   The differential equation is:

   \[
   \frac{d^2 x}{dt^2} + 9x = 18
   \]

2. **Take the Laplace transform** of the equation:
   - The Laplace transform of \(\frac{d^2 x}{dt^2}\) is \(s^2 X(s) - sx(0) - \dot{x}(0)\), where \(X(s)\) is the Laplace transform of \(x(t)\).
   - The Laplace transform of \(x(t)\) is simply \(X(s)\), and the Laplace transform of a constant (like 18) is \(\frac{18}{s}\).

   Applying the Laplace transform to the whole equation:

   \[
   s^2 X(s) - s x(0) - \dot{x}(0) + 9X(s) = \frac{18}{s}
   \]

3. **Substitute initial conditions**:
   You are given the initial conditions for velocity \(\dot{x}(t)\) at two different times:
   - At \(t = \frac{\pi}{6}\), \(\dot{x}(t) = -15 \, \text{m/s}\)
   - At \(t = \frac{\pi}{12}\), \(\dot{x}(t) = \frac{21}{\sqrt{2}} \, \text{m/s}\)

   These will be used later to find the constants after solving the equation.

4. **Solve for \(X(s)\)**:
   We now isolate \(X(s)\):

   \[
   X(s)(s^2 + 9) = sx(0) + \dot{x}(0) + \frac{18}{s}
   \]

   Solve for \(X(s)\):

   \[
   X(s) = \frac{sx(0) + \dot{x}(0) + \frac{18}{s}}{s^2 + 9}
   \]

5. **Apply the inverse Laplace Transform**:
   We now apply the inverse Laplace transform to find \(x(t)\). This involves looking up standard Laplace transform pairs or using partial fraction decomposition.

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### Part (ii) - Find the Maximum Distance from Point O:

The second part of the problem asks to find the maximum distance from the point \(O\). 

The maximum distance occurs when the velocity \(\dot{x}(t)\) is zero, i.e., when the derivative of \(x(t)\) vanishes. So, after solving for \(x(t)\), we differentiate it to get \(\dot{x}(t)\) and find the time when \(\dot{x}(t) = 0\). Then, we substitute this time back into \(x(t)\) to get the maximum distance.

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I'll now proceed with calculating these steps in detail.The solution in the Laplace domain is:

\[
X(s) = \frac{s^2 x(0) + s \dot{x}(0) + 18}{s(s^2 + 9)}
\]

To proceed with solving this further, we need the initial conditions \(x(0)\) and \(\dot{x}(0)\) (velocity at \(t = 0\)). However, the provided initial velocities are given at different time points (\(t = \frac{\pi}{6}\) and \(t = \frac{\pi}{12}\)). 

In this case, we will:

1. Estimate or use hypothetical values for \(x(0)\) and \(\dot{x}(0)\) if not explicitly provided.
2. Proceed with partial fraction decomposition to find \(X(s)\).
3. Perform the inverse Laplace transform to find \(x(t)\).

Let me know if you'd like to proceed with estimations or clarify the initial conditions provided.

Solve the second-order differential equation d²x/dt² + 9x - 18 = 0 using Laplace Transform and determine the maximum distance attained by the particle.

Learn how to solve the second-order differential equation d²x/dt² + 9x - 18 = 0 using Laplace Transform, and find the maximum distance the particle attains from point O. This problem involves applying Laplace Transforms and inverse transforms with initial velocity conditions.

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