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) exerts a force on the leaf, causing it to accelerate and change its speed without any physical contact.
Which situation describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object?
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a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly - no response
given a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill - no response given
a gust of wind blowing a leaf away a gust of wind blowing a leaf away - no response given
a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle
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