Which situation describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object?(1 point)

Responses

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

1 answer

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.