The weight of a man in a stationary lift is $w_1$ and when it is moving downwards with uniform acceleration $a$ is $w_2$. If the ratio $w_1 : w_2 = 4 : 3$,then the value of $a$ is ($g =$ acceleration due to gravity).

  • A
    $g/3$
  • B
    $g/4$
  • C
    $3g/4$
  • D
    $4/g$

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