Question

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

Responses

a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle
a drawer opening when a user pulls the handle

a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill
a ball accelerating as it rolls down a hill

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

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

a gust of wind blowing a leaf away

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

a gust of wind blowing a leaf away

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The situation that describes a non-contact force changing the speed of an object is "a gust of wind blowing a leaf away." A non-contact force is a force that operates without any physical contact between objects. In this scenario, the gust of wind is exerting a force on the leaf, causing it to move and change its speed. To determine the correct response, you could identify which situation involves a force acting on an object without any direct contact.