You are given a science question (hard-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.

When two unequal forces act in opposite directions on a moving object, the object will
(A) absorb the forces. (B) come to an immediate stop. (C) continue to move in the same direction. (D) move in the same direction as the larger force.
D