Context: Read the text about an object in motion.
Sofia dropped a penny in a wishing well. The penny fell to the bottom of the well as she made a wish.
Complete the statement. Assume that the penny's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between the penny and Earth () as the penny fell toward the bottom of the well.
A. decreased
B. stayed the same
C. increased
Choose the right answer from the options and respond with its letter.

A