Context: Read the text about a person in motion.
Herman hiked up a tall mountain. He followed a trail all the way to the summit.
Complete the statement. Assume that Herman's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between Herman and Earth () as he hiked toward the summit.
A. increased
B. stayed the same
C. decreased
Identify the correct choice from the options below and respond with the letter of the correct option.
Answer: A