$A$ knife of mass $m$ is at a height $x$ from a large wooden block. The knife is allowed to fall freely,strikes the block and comes to rest after penetrating distance $y$. The work done by the wooden block to stop the knife is ..............

  • A
    $m g x$
  • B
    $-m g y$
  • C
    $-m g(x+y)$
  • D
    $m g(x-y)$

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