Physics

The correct statement is: Gravitational potential energy is shared between the object and the Earth.

Gravitational potential energy (GPE) depends on both the height of the object relative to a reference point (often the ground) and the gravitational pull of the Earth on the object. It's a form of energy that is stored due to the object's position in the gravitational field of the Earth.

Here's why the other statements are incorrect:

Option A

The magnitude of gravitational potential energy depends solely on the object itself: This is incorrect because GPE depends on the object's height relative to a reference point, as well as its mass.

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