8. A force of 2 N stretches a spring by 10 cm. A mass of 0.2 kg is attached to the spring, and then the system is submerged in a medium that provides a damping force equal to four times the instantaneous velocity. Find the equation of motion, if at time t = 0, the mass is released from rest at a point located 5 cm above the equilibrium position. Will the mass pass through the equilibrium position? (Use g = 9.8 m/s²) Sol.

8. A force of 2 N stretches a spring by 10 cm. A mass of 0.2 kg is attached to the spring, and then the system is submerged in a medium that provides a damping force equal to four times the instantaneous velocity. Find the equation of motion, if at time t = 0, the mass is released from rest at a point located 5 cm above the equilibrium position. Will the mass pass through the equilibrium position? (Use g = 9.8 m/s²) Sol.

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