TASK DEFINITION: You are given a question or fill-in-the-blank question, two answer options (Option1 and Option2) and an Explanation. Your task is to find the correct answer (return the string of the correct option, not option1/2) for the given question from the given options and using explanation.
PROBLEM: Question: Kate makes a machine that is very unproductive, and it gets work done slowly, because it uses force in amounts that are 
 Option1: lesser 
 Option2: greater 
 Explanation: Machines make work easier by increasing the amount of force that is applied, increasing the distance over which the force is applied, or changing the direction in which the force is applied.

SOLUTION: lesser

PROBLEM: Question: If Mona increases the temperature of her stove while cooking a roast, what happens to the amount of energy being used? 
 Option1: increases 
 Option2: decreases 
 Explanation: The temperature of matter increases with the added energy.

SOLUTION: decreases

PROBLEM: Question: If Jim increases the pH value of his swimming pool, the base becomes 
 Option1: stronger 
 Option2: weaker 
 Explanation: The higher the pH value is, the stronger the base.

SOLUTION:
stronger