What would you change in the activity to make the toy move faster or slower?
To make the balloon toy move faster, one could fill the balloon with more air to create greater air pressure, or use a lighter balloon material.
To make it move slower, one could fill the balloon with less air, or attach a heavier object to the balloon.
The amount of air inside the balloon determines how much force is generated when released—more air creates more force and faster movement.
Explanation
Activity 1 demonstrates that when air rushes out of the balloon, it pushes the balloon forward, showing how the movement of air generates energy. The extension activity shows how attaching the balloon to objects or a string creates different movement patterns.
Solution Steps
To make the balloon toy move faster: fill the balloon with more air to create greater air pressure, or use lighter balloon material
To make the balloon toy move slower: fill the balloon with less air, or attach a heavier object to the balloon
The amount of air inside the balloon determines how much force is generated when released—more air creates more force and faster movement