A force of 720 newtons stretches a spring 3 meters. A mass of 60 kilograms is attached to the end of the spring and is initially released from the equilibrium position with an upward velocity of 8 m/s. Find the equation of motion. x(t) = ______ m

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A force of 720 newtons stretches a spring 3 meters. A mass of 60 kilograms is attached to the end of the spring and is initially released from the equilibrium position with an upward velocity of 8 m/s. Find the equation of motion.

x(t) = ______ m
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