The situation that describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object is:
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away.
In this case, the wind (a non-contact force) is acting on the leaf and causing it to move, thus changing its speed.
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a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle
a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away
a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly
a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly
a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill
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The situation that describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object is:
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away.
In this case, the wind (a non-contact force) is acting on the leaf and causing it to move, thus changing its speed.