What is the change in the gravitational potential energy of an object when it moves away from the Earth and when it comes closer to the Earth?

  • A
    Increases when moving away,decreases when coming closer.
  • B
    Decreases when moving away,increases when coming closer.
  • C
    Remains constant in both cases.
  • D
    Increases in both cases.

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