Context: Read the text about an object in motion.
Irma was walking with a helium balloon when the balloon's string slipped out of her hand. The balloon floated toward the sky.
Complete the statement. Assume that the balloon's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between the balloon and Earth () as the balloon floated toward the sky.
A. stayed the same
B. increased
C. decreased
Select the correct answer from the given choices and respond with the letter of the chosen option.

B