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If a balloon has equal force in a d out the air opening,why wont the two forces cancel each other out
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The forces exerted by the air inside the balloon and outside the balloon will not cancel each other out because they act in different directions.
When the balloon is inflated, the air inside the balloon exerts an outward force on the balloon material, trying to expand it in all directions. This force is balanced by the elastic properties of the balloon material, which exerts an inward force, preventing the balloon from bursting.
On the other hand, the air outside the balloon exerts an inward force on the balloon material, trying to compress it. This force is also balanced by the elastic properties of the balloon material, which exerts an outward force, preventing the balloon from collapsing.
So, even though these two forces are equal in magnitude, they act in opposite directions and do not cancel each other out.
When the balloon is inflated, the air inside the balloon exerts an outward force on the balloon material, trying to expand it in all directions. This force is balanced by the elastic properties of the balloon material, which exerts an inward force, preventing the balloon from bursting.
On the other hand, the air outside the balloon exerts an inward force on the balloon material, trying to compress it. This force is also balanced by the elastic properties of the balloon material, which exerts an outward force, preventing the balloon from collapsing.
So, even though these two forces are equal in magnitude, they act in opposite directions and do not cancel each other out.
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