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

Responses

the expansion of the balloon
the expansion of the balloon

tying the balloon
tying the balloon

the air entering the balloon
the air entering the balloon

releasing the balloon

1 answer

The correct response is the air entering the balloon.

When you inflate a balloon, the air being forced into the balloon exerts a pressure on the inside of the balloon, and the balloon expands outward. The expansion of the balloon represents the balloon's response to the inflating air, but the equal and opposite force acting on the balloon is the pressure exerted by the air entering it.