The weights of an object are measured in a coal mine of depth $h_1$,then at sea level of height $h_2=0$,and lastly at the top of a mountain of height $h_3$ as $W_1, W_2$,and $W_3$ respectively. Which one of the following relations is correct? [$h_1 \ll R, h_3 \ll R, R=$ radius of the earth]

  • A
    $W_1=W_2=W_3$
  • B
    $W_1 < W_2 < W_3$
  • C
    $W_1 > W_2 < W_3$
  • D
    $W_1 < W_2 > W_3$

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