Which situation describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object?

Question

(1 point)
• a gust of wind blowing a leaf away
O a ball accelerating as it rolls down
O a bicycle accelerating as the rider pedals more quickly
O a drawer opening when a user
pulls the handle

Answer 1

The situation that describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object is:

• a gust of wind blowing a leaf away

This is because the wind (a non-contact force) is influencing the movement of the leaf without physical contact.