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ID Code: C4-15
Purpose: Illustrate the affect of density on acceleration in a counterintuitive way.
Description: A helium balloon is tethered to the bottom of an enclosed plastic box. Q: If the box is accelerated, what will the balloon do: (a) move in the direction of the acceleration, (b) move in the direction opposite the acceleration, or (c) remain motionless? A: It will move in the direction of the acceleration.
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Q: If the box is accelerated, what will the balloon do: (a) move in the direction of the acceleration, (b) move in the direction opposite the acceleration, or (c) remain motionless? A: It will move in the direction of the acceleration.