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

Responses.

a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill
a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill

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 drawer opening when a user pulls the handle

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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 exerting a force on the leaf, causing it to accelerate and change its speed.