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What problem does std::weak_ptr solve?

A Slow allocation
B Reference cycles between shared_ptr objects that would otherwise never be destroyed
C Thread safety
D Alignment requirements

Answer

Reference cycles between shared_ptr objects that would otherwise never be destroyed

Two objects holding shared_ptr to each other keep their counts above zero forever. A weak_ptr observes without owning, breaking the cycle.

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