When inflating a balloon, which of the following represents an equal but opposite force acting on the balloon?(1 point)

The correct response is **the air entering the balloon**.

When you inflate a balloon, the air entering the balloon exerts a force outward, causing the balloon to expand. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The expansion of the balloon is a result of the pressure from the air inside pushing against the walls of the balloon, creating an equal but opposite reaction on the air entering the balloon.