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

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a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly
a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly

a gust of wind blowing a leaf away
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away

a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle
a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle

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) causes the leaf (the object) to change its speed. The other options involve contact forces acting directly on the objects.

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