Brain Teaser

[beezyshaw 0]

You're riding on a bus. The kid next to you has a helium-filled balloon. He lets go of the balloon and it ends up against the ceiling, just about in the center of the bus. The driver suddenly hits the gas pedal and the bus lurches forward, throwing you back into your seat. What does the balloon do?

a) It moves backward.
b) It moves forward.
c) It stays where it is.

Edit: Give the reason for your answer

[nacmacfeegle 0]

Moves forward?
Relative density of helium and air, sloshing air causes the balloon to be propelled forward as the air is sloshed at the back?

I'm guessing.

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[yardhippie 0]

c:

the relative inertia of the balloon most likely is not enough to overcome the coefficient of friction between the balloon and the ceiling of the bus, and the resistance of the air around it.

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[beezyshaw 0]

You are correct! Because the air is pushed to the back, and the helium is lighter than air, the balloon would move forward. Now go pick a prize from the prize box.

[beezyshaw 0]

Beula hits buzzer BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Sorry, "c" is incorrect. Now go sit down.

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

Wheres D) It pops!!????? laugh]


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[nacmacfeegle 0]

Just give me the balloon, I'l be happy with that.

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[warpedskydiver 0]

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c:

the relative inertia of the balloon most likely is not enough to overcome the coefficient of friction between the balloon and the ceiling of the bus, and the resistance of the air around it.

I concur but it may move slightly

are you really sure that was a balloon?

[skinnyshrek 0]

It lays flat on the floor as i inhaled all the gas before the driver hit the pedal

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[chaoskitty 0]

Option E: Kitty grabs the balloon and rubs it on Beezy's head to make his hair stand up!

[FIREFLYR 0]

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You are correct! Because the air is pushed to the back, and the helium is lighter than air, the balloon would move forward. Now go pick a prize from the prize box.

If all the windows and doors were closed the air would not be "sloshed" anywhere.There would be no pressure change. therefore the air would move as a solid block.
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[BillyVance 35]

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It lays flat on the floor as i inhaled all the gas before the driver hit the pedal

And shrek spends the next 5 minutes singing in a high falsetto voice, shattering everyone's ear drums within earshot.

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[Girlfalldown 0]

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It lays flat on the floor as i inhaled all the gas before the driver hit the pedal

Duuuude, it's not nitrous.

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