A mass is suspended vertically by a spring If the mass is allowed to fall freely, the maximum extension of the spring is 5 cm. If the spring is first compressed by 2 cm before the spring is allowed to fall freely, which statement is correct?
a. The maximum extension of the spring is more than 5 cm.
b. The maximum extension of the spring is equal to 5 cm.
c. The maximum extension of the spring is less than 5 cm.
d. The spring will remain in the compressed position. ____