$A$ block of mass $m$ moving with a velocity $v_0$ on a smooth horizontal surface strikes and compresses a spring of stiffness $k$ until the mass comes to rest,as shown in the figure. This phenomenon is observed by two observers:
$A$: standing on the horizontal surface
$B$: standing on the block
To an observer $A$,the net work done on the block is

  • A
    $ - mv_0^2$
  • B
    $+mv_0^2$
  • C
    $-\frac{1}{2}mv_0^2$
  • D
    zero

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