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The apparent weight of a man in a lift is `w_1` when lift moves upwards with some acceleration and is `w_2` when it is accelerating down with same acceleration. Find the true weight of the man and acceleration of lift.

A

` (w_1+w_2)/2`

B

` (w_1-w_2)/2`

C

`2w_1`

D

`2w_2`

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