Answer:
Since the spring mass system will execute simple harmonic motion the position as a function of time can be written as
'A' is the amplitude = 6 inches (given)
is the natural frequency of the system
At equilibrium we have
Applying values we get
thus natural frequency equals
Thus the equation of motion becomes
At time t=0 since mass is at it's maximum position thus we have
Thus the position of mass at the given times is as follows
1) at
2) at
3) at
4) at
5) at