Weight of a body of mass $m$ decreases by $1\%$ when it is raised to height $h$ above  the Earth's surface. If the body is taken to a depth $h$ in a mine, then its weight will

  • A

    decrease by $0.5\%$

  • B

    decrease by $2\%$

  • C

    increase by $0.5\%$

  • D

    increase by $1\%$

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