Real Eigenvalues: Example2

Example: Consider a harmonic oscillator for which the differential equation is

,

suppose that mass m=1, the damping constant , and the spring constant . Rewrite this equation as a linear system of differential equations. Solve it, then find the particular solution which satisfies the initial conditions

Solution:

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