A Spring with Spring Constant K Is Suspended from the Ceiling.When

A spring with spring constant k is suspended from the ceiling.When a mass of M kg is attached to the spring,it stretches d₁ m.The mass is then pulled down an additional d₂ m and let go.Which one of the following statements about the resulting motion is true?

A) The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2) kd₁.
B) The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2) kd₁².
C) The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2) kd₂.
D) The maximum kinetic energy is (1/2) kd₂².
E) The maximum kinetic energy is -kd₂.

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