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Second-Order Linear Equations · Hard problem

An underdamped string obeys y′′+2y′+10y=0y''+2y'+10y=0, released from y(0)=0y(0)=0 with an initial pluck velocity y′(0)=6y'(0)=6. Find the first positive time at which it returns to equilibrium (y=0y=0).