An observer A is standing stationary on the ground

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Problem

An observer A is standing stationary on the ground, while another observer B is running at a constant speed of 2 m/s strictly along the positive x-axis. A solid block is sliding along the positive x-axis at 2 m/s with respect to the ground. What is the kinetic energy of the block as calculated purely in the reference frame of observer B? (A) 12m(2)2\frac{1}{2}m(2)^2 J (B) 12m(4)2\frac{1}{2}m(4)^2 J (C) Zero (D) Indeterminate without the mass of observer B

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