The system of the wedge and the block connected by a massless spring as shown in the figure is released with the spring in its natural length. Friction is absent. maximum elongation in the spring will be

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  • A

    $\frac{{3Mg}}{{5k}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{6Mg}}{{5k}}$

  • C

    $\frac{{4Mg}}{{5k}}$

  • D

    $\frac{{8Mg}}{{5k}}$

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