Which situation describes a

Question

non-contact force changing
the speed of an object?
a bicycle accelerating
as the rider pedals
more quickly
a ball accelerating as it
rolls down a hill
a gust of wind blowing
a leaf away
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 example involves the force of the wind acting on the leaf without any direct contact, thereby changing its speed and direction.