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

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

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill

Gravity (a non-contact force) pulls the ball down the slope and changes its speed. The other examples involve contact forces (pulling, pedaling, wind drag).