A mass weighing 24 pounds, attached to the end of a spring, stretches it 4 inches. Initially, the mass is released from rest from a point 6 inches above the equilibrium position. Find the equation of motion (in ft) . (Use g = 32 ft/s2 for the acceleration due to gravity.)

A mass weighing 24 pounds, attached to the end of a spring, stretches it 4 inches. Initially, the mass is released from rest from a point 6 inches above the equilibrium position. Find the equation of motion (in ft) . (Use g = 32 ft/s2 for the acceleration due to gravity.)

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A mass weighing 24 pounds, attached to the end of a spring, stretches it 4 inches. Initially, the mass is released from rest
from a point 6 inches above the equilibrium position. Find the equation of motion (in ft) . (Use g = 32 ft/s2 for the
acceleration due to gravity.)

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