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