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Second-Order Linear Equations · Hard problem

Find the value of kk for which the underdamped system y′′+2y′+ky=0y''+2y'+ky=0 has quasi-period π\pi. Using that value, for any nonzero solution, find the ratio y(t2)/y(t1)y(t_2)/y(t_1) between two CONSECUTIVE local maxima t2>t1t_2>t_1.