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What happens to the balloons as the nubber sheet is released ?Suggest an explanation for your observation. ​

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When the rubber sheet is pushed upwards into a dome shape, the balloons become deflated. This is because the air volume inside the bell jar decreases, thus increasing the air pressure. As a result, the volume of the balloons decreases and the pressure increases.

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