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

  • A
    $2\%$ decrease
  • B
    $0.5\%$ decrease
  • C
    $1\%$ increase
  • D
    $0.5\%$ increase

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