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If body A of mass `m_1` on collision exerts a force on another body B of mass `m_2`. If the acceleration produced in B is `a_2`, then the acceleration (in magnitude) of A will be.

A

`m_2/m_1 a_2`

B

`m_1m_2a_2`

C

`m_1/m_2 a_2`

D

`(m_1+m_2)a_2`

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