Question

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

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 gust of wind blowing a leaf away
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away

a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle

1 answer

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 acts as a non-contact force (a force that does not require direct contact to have an effect) and causes the leaf to accelerate.