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Second-Order Linear Equations · Superchallenge problem

A cart bounces between two springs: while its displacement is positive it obeys y′′+y=0y'' + y = 0, and while it is negative it obeys y′′+4y=0y'' + 4y = 0 (position and velocity are continuous at y=0y = 0). It is released from rest at y=1y = 1. Find the period of the resulting motion.