Question

Which situation describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object?(1 point)
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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
a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill

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

Asked on 2025-01-25 07:51:33

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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 force of the wind acts on the leaf without any physical contact, resulting in a change in the speed of the leaf.