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Helium balloon "centrifugal" force
Assume that you are driving down a straight road at a constant speed. A helium-filled balloon is tied to a string that is pinned to the front seat. Which way will the balloon swing when you apply the brakes? Explain why.
Not a calculation.
Normally the object would try to sustain its motion and would swing foward. However, the helium balloon must change this scenario? Thanks.
Homework Statement
Assume that you are driving down a straight road at a constant speed. A helium-filled balloon is tied to a string that is pinned to the front seat. Which way will the balloon swing when you apply the brakes? Explain why.
Homework Equations
Not a calculation.
The Attempt at a Solution
Normally the object would try to sustain its motion and would swing foward. However, the helium balloon must change this scenario? Thanks.