$A$ block of mass $m = 5 \text{ kg}$ is released from the top of an inclined plane as shown in the figure. The inclined plane has a length of $10 \text{ m}$ and an angle of $30^{\circ}$. The horizontal surface has a coefficient of kinetic friction $\mu = 0.5$ and a length of $2 \text{ m}$ before the spring of spring constant $k = 100 \text{ N/m}$. Calculate the maximum compression $x$ in the spring.

  • A
    $\sqrt{6} \text{ m}$
  • B
    $2 \text{ m}$
  • C
    $1 \text{ m}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{5} \text{ m}$

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