A Spring Is Stretched $8 \mathrm{in}$ by a Weight Of \mathrm{in}

Essay

A spring is stretched $8 \mathrm{in}$ . by a weight of $25 \mathrm{lb}$ . A damping force exerts a force of $6 \mathrm{lb}$ for a velocity of $5 \mathrm{in}$ ./s. If the weight is displaced from the rest position and then released, find the general equation of motion.