This problem involves solving a second-order linear differential equation representing the motion of a spring-mass-dashpot system. The equation provided is:

$m y''(t) + c y'(t) + k y(t) = F(t)$

Given the parameters:

• $m = 2 \, \text{kg}$
• $c = 6 \, \text{kg/s}$
• $k = 80 \, \text{N/m}$
• The applied force $F(t) = 40 \sin(6t) \, \text{N}$
• Initial conditions: $y(0) = 0$ and $y'(0) = 0$.

The solution involves two parts:

a. Solve the initial value problem:

To solve the differential equation, we would typically use methods such as the Laplace transform or direct integration (if possible).

b. Determine the long-term behavior of the system:

The long-term behavior can be determined by looking at the solution for large $t$, considering the form of the forcing function $F(t) = 40 \sin(6t)$, which is a periodic function. For large $t$, the system will reach a steady oscillation where the transient components of the motion (due to initial conditions) die out.

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