Newton's First Law Quick Check 3 of 53 of 5 Items Question A balloon floats inside a stopped car. When the car starts moving forward, the balloon appears to move backward relative to the car. Which statement best explains this observation?(1 point) Responses The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place. The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place. The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon. The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon. Inertia prevents the force of the car from acting on the balloon. Inertia prevents the force of the car from acting on the balloon. The force of inertia on the balloon balances the force from the motion of the car.

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The correct answer is: The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon.
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