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Juan inflates a balloon and then releases its end to let the balloon go free as air comes out. The balloon then flies around the room.

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According to Newton’s third law of motion, the balloon is pushed forward as the air is forced out.

Step-by-step explanation:

Action, Reaction

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Answer:

This is because of Newton's third Law of motion :

For every action there is equal and opposite reaction .

Step-by-step explanation:

When air is squeezed out from the balloon , the potential energy (Shape of balloon) is converted into Kinetic energy. This kinetic energy is possessed by fast moving air particles coming out from balloon.These air particles are pushed backward,so according to Newtons third law , the balloon should fly upward.


F_(AB) = - F_(BA)

Juan inflates a balloon and then releases its end to let the balloon go free as air-example-1
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