Question: At which spot on the balloon is a touch most likely to make it burst the fastest?
A. At the knot
B. At the top center of the balloon
C. At the balloon’s “equator”
D. The effect is the same anywhere
Clues:
1. A green balloon is inflated.
2. A wooden skewer is shown passing through the entire balloon from bottom to top.
3. The skewer enters the balloon near the tied knot.
4. The skewer exits the balloon at the top center, opposite the knot.
5. The balloon has not burst, even though it has been pierced by the skewer.
Answer: C
Category: Physics