During the vertical upward motion of an object, gravity does...

Question

During the vertical upward motion of an object, gravity does -2 J of work. Which of the following statements is correct?

A

The object's gravitational potential energy decreases by exactly 2 J.

B

The object's gravitational potential energy increases by exactly 2 J.

C

The object's gravitational potential energy increases by less than 2 J.

D

The object's gravitational potential energy increases by more than 2 J.