Which statement describes the forces acting on a pencil resting on a desk? A.
The force of gravity pushes up on the pencil, while the desk provides a balanced force pushing down.

B.
The force of gravity pushes down on the pencil, while the desk provides a balanced force pushing up.

C.
The force of gravity pushes up on the pencil, while the desk provides an unbalanced force pushing down.

D.
The force of gravity pushes down on the pencil, while the desk provides an unbalanced force pushing up.