$A$ 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 work done by the normal reaction $N$ between the block and the spring on the block is

  • A
    zero
  • B
    $ - \frac{1}{2}mv_0^2$
  • C
    $ + \frac{1}{2}mv_0^2$
  • D
    none of these

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