Find the maximum tension in the spring if the spring is initially at its natural length when the block of mass $m$ is released from rest.

  • A
    $4 \, mg$
  • B
    $\frac{mg}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{3 \, mg}{2}$
  • D
    $2 \, mg$

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