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

Responses

A batter hitting a baseball
A batter hitting a baseball

Raking a leaf
Raking a leaf

A nail rolls off the edge of a roof and falls to the ground
A nail rolls off the edge of a roof and falls to the ground

A person riding a bike and moving the pedals faster
A person riding a bike and moving the pedals faster

1 answer

The situation that shows a non-contact force changing the speed of an object is:

A nail rolls off the edge of a roof and falls to the ground.

In this case, gravity (a non-contact force) is acting on the nail, causing it to accelerate and change its speed as it falls. The other options involve contact forces (like hitting, raking, or pedaling) that change the speed of the objects involved.