Derive the equation of motion of the mass m released from rest at x = x0 from the slingsho...

Derive the equation of motion of the mass m released from rest at x = x0 from the slingshot. Assume that the cords connecting the mass to the slingshot are linear springs with spring constant k and unstretched length L0. In addition, assume that the mass is equidistant from the two supports and that the mass and both springs lie in the xy plane. Ignore gravity and assume L > L0.

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