a balloon floats inside a stopped car. When the cars starts moving forward, the balloon appears to move backward relative to the car. Which statement best explains this observation?
a The car moves forward, while inertia keeps the balloon in place.
b The force of inertia on the balloon balances the force from the motion of the car.
c Inertia prevents the force of the car from acting on the balloon
d The motion of the car creates an unbalanced backward force on the balloon
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b The force of inertia on the balloon balances the force from the motion of the car.
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