A mass \(m\) is attached at the midpoint of a stretched wire of area of cross-section \(A\), length \(l\), and Young's modulus \(E\) as shown in Fig. 13.29. If the initial tension in the wire is \(P\), derive the governing nonlinear equation of motion of the mass \(m\).

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2 12 m T x(t) 2 FIGURE 13.29 Mass connected to a stretched wire.