Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Examples of machines that increase the distance over which force is applied are paddles and hammers. Figure below explains how these machines work. In each case, the machine increases the distance over which the force is applied, but it reduces the strength of the applied force.


Q: Paddles and hammers are examples of simple machines that increase the distance over which force is applied, while reducing what?

 Choices:

- momentum

- gravity

- intensity

- strength

A:
strength
