$A$ block of mass $m$ moving with speed $v$ compresses a spring through distance $x$ before its speed is halved. What is the value of the spring constant $k$?

  • A
    $\frac{3mv^2}{4x^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{mv^2}{4x^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{mv^2}{2x^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{2mv^2}{x^2}$

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