balloon
and pin
experiment
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What You Need:
– 2 large balloons – 1 package of thumbtacks
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STEP 1
Inflate a large balloon with air.
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STEP 2
Place 1 pin or thumbtack on a table with the pointy side up.
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STEP 3
Hold the balloon sideways and lower it towards the pin.
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STEP 4
Watch what happens when the balloon touches the pin.
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STEP 5
Group about 15-20 pins on the table pointing up.
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STEP 6
Inflate a new balloon and lower it towards the pins.
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STEP 7
Push the balloon onto the pins and see if it pops!
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Why do balloons pop?
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