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A simple vibration problem

$$ u^{\prime\prime}(t) + \omega^2u = 0,\quad u(0)=I,\ u^{\prime}(0)=0,\ t\in (0,T] $$

Exact solution: $$ u(t) = I\cos (\omega t) $$ \( u(t) \) oscillates with constant amplitude \( I \) and (angular) frequency \( \omega \). Period: \( P=2\pi/\omega \).

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