Two masses $m_1 = 2\,kg$ and $m_2 = 5\,kg$ are moving on a frictionless surface with velocities $10\,m/s$ and $3\,m/s$ respectively. An ideal spring with spring constant $K = 1120\,N/m$ is attached to the back of $m_2$. The maximum compression of the spring will be ............... $m$.

  • A
    $0.51$
  • B
    $0.062$
  • C
    $0.25$
  • D
    $0.72$

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