You swing a hammer down onto a wedge. Which of the following choices best describes the input and output forces?

A. The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, and it applies the force over a greater distance.
B. The wedge exerts a greater output force than the input force supplied, but as a consequence the greater force is applied over a smaller distance.
C. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it applies the force over a greater distance.
D. The wedge exerts a smaller output force than the input force supplied, but it increases the amount of work done.