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Let's analyze the problem step by step, applying the principles outlined in the problem.

### Given Data:
1. **Spring constant (k)** = 100 N/m
2. **Mould base speed**: \( v(t) = 0.4 - 0.1t^2 \) m/s
3. **Position at \( t = 0 \)**: \( x(0) = 0 \)
4. **Time of interest**: \( t = 3 \) seconds
5. **The force due to friction** is proportional to the speed, so we assume \( F_f = \mu N \), where \( \mu \) is the friction coefficient, and \( N \) is the normal force.
6. **D'Alembert's principle**: This will help us account for inertia forces in the system.

### Steps to Solve:

#### 1. **Free Body Diagram (FBD) and External Forces**:
- The forces acting on the mould base include:
  - The spring force: \( F_s = -k x(t) \), where \( k = 100 \, \text{N/m} \) and \( x(t) \) is the displacement.
  - The friction force: \( F_f = \mu N \), where \( \mu \) is the friction coefficient and \( N \) is the normal reaction force due to the rollers.
  - The inertia force due to the acceleration: \( F_{inertia} = -m a \), where \( a = \frac{dv}{dt} \) is the acceleration.

#### 2. **Determine the Velocity and Acceleration at \( t = 3 \) seconds**:
We are given the velocity as a function of time:
\[
v(t) = 0.4 - 0.1t^2 \, \text{m/s}
\]
To find the acceleration, we differentiate \( v(t) \) with respect to time:
\[
a(t) = \frac{dv}{dt} = -0.2t
\]
At \( t = 3 \) seconds:
\[
v(3) = 0.4 - 0.1(3)^2 = 0.4 - 0.9 = -0.5 \, \text{m/s}
\]
\[
a(3) = -0.2(3) = -0.6 \, \text{m/s}^2
\]

#### 3. **Determine the Spring Displacement at \( t = 3 \) seconds**:
To find the displacement \( x(t) \), we integrate the velocity function:
\[
x(t) = \int v(t) dt = \int (0.4 - 0.1t^2) dt = 0.4t - 0.1 \frac{t^3}{3} + C
\]
Using the initial condition \( x(0) = 0 \), we find \( C = 0 \), so:
\[
x(t) = 0.4t - 0.1 \frac{t^3}{3}
\]
At \( t = 3 \) seconds:
\[
x(3) = 0.4(3) - 0.1 \frac{3^3}{3} = 1.2 - 0.9 = 0.3 \, \text{m}
\]

#### 4. **Apply D'Alembert’s Principle**:
The total force in the system (including the inertia force) must equal zero. This leads to the equation:
\[
F_s + F_f = m a
\]
Where:
- \( F_s = -100 \times 0.3 = -30 \, \text{N} \)
- \( F_f = \mu N \)
- The mass \( m \) can be found from the acceleration and force equation. If we are not given \( m \), it might be implied that the normal force \( N \) is related to the weight.

Now, rearrange to solve for the friction coefficient \( \mu \).

Do you want to go further into these calculations or clarify specific points? 

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### Follow-up Questions:
1. What is the relationship between D'Alembert's principle and Newton's second law in this context?
2. How can the friction force be experimentally measured in such a setup?
3. What happens to the system if the spring constant is doubled?
4. How does varying the mass of the mould base affect the acceleration?
5. Could external factors, like air resistance, significantly affect the system's behavior?

**Tip**: Always check units in your equations to ensure consistency throughout calculations.

A setup that consists of a spring (Spring constant is 100N/m) as shown in the figure is used in mould base unloading process to get a certain vibration. If the friction by rollers on the mould base is proportional to the mould base speed, draw the free body diagram showing all external reaction forces and inertia forces, and determine all the unknown forces at t = 3 seconds taking speed of the mould base is 0.4 - 0.1t^2 m/s and x = 0 at t = 0. Apply the D'Alembert’s principal appropriately and calculate the friction coefficient between the rollers and the mould base.

Solve a physics problem involving a spring-mass system where friction by rollers is proportional to the speed. Learn how to apply D'Alembert's principle, determine unknown forces, and calculate the friction coefficient for a mould base system. Suitable for college-level physics or engineering students.

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