$A$ 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
According to observer $B$,the potential energy of the spring increases:

  • A
    due to the positive work done by pseudo force
  • B
    due to the positive work done by normal reaction between spring and wall
  • C
    due to the decrease in the kinetic energy of the block
  • D
    all the above

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