Context: Read the text about an object in motion.
Adriana dropped a water balloon off a balcony. The water balloon fell toward her friend Richard, who was standing below the balcony.
Complete the statement. Assume that the water balloon's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between the water balloon and Earth () as the water balloon fell toward Richard.
A. stayed the same
B. decreased
C. increased
From the given choices, select the correct answer and reply with the letter of the chosen option.

B