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Two equal masses are attached to the two ends of a spring of spring constant k. The masses are pulled out symmetrically to stretch the spring by a length x over its natural length. The work done by the spring on each mass is

A

`1/2kx^2`

B

`-1/2kx^2`

C

`1/4kx^2`

D

`-1/4kx^2`

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