Where will a body weigh more: $1 \, km$ above the surface of the earth or $1 \, km$ below the surface of the earth?

  • A
    $1 \, km$ above the surface
  • B
    $1 \, km$ below the surface
  • C
    Equal at both positions
  • D
    Zero at both positions

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