A car is moving with a uniform speed on a level road. Inside the car there is a balloon filled with helium and attached to a piece of string tied to the floor. The string is observed to be vertical. The car now takes a left turn maintaining the speed on the level road. The balloon in the car will:
Correct answer: D. Be thrown to the left side
- A. Continue to remain vertical
- B. Burst while taking the curve
- C. Be thrown to the right side
- D. Be thrown to the left side
Explanation
During a left turn, the balloon filled with helium and tethered to the floor of the car will be thrown to the left side due to the moment of inertia and buoyancy effects. The lighter helium provides buoyancy, causing the balloon to move in the opposite direction of the turn. The tension in the string stabilizes its movement. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not consider these factors.
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