balloon

 and pin

experiment

What You Need:

– 2 large balloons – 1 package of thumbtacks

STEP 1

Inflate a large balloon with air.

STEP 2

Place 1 pin or thumbtack on a table with the pointy side up.

STEP 3

Hold the balloon sideways and lower it towards the pin.

STEP 4

Watch what happens when the balloon touches the pin.

STEP 5

Group about 15-20 pins on the table pointing up.

STEP 6

Inflate a new balloon and lower it towards the pins.

STEP 7

Push the balloon onto the pins and see if it pops!

Why do balloons pop?

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