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The weight of an object in the coal mine, sea level and at the top of the mountain are `W_(1),W_(2)` and `W_(3)` respectively, then

A

`W_1 lt W_2 lt W_3`

B

`W_1 = W_2 = W_3`

C

`W_1 lt W_2 lt W_3`

D

`W_1 gt W_2 gt W_3`

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The value of acceleration due to gravity decreases both with height and depth.
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