Asked by xochitl

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

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
a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle

a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill — gravity (a non-contact force) causes the ball to speed up. The other examples involve contact forces (wind, pedaling/push, pulling).