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    When we hit a pin on a balloon, why does it burst instead of forming a small hole and letting air through the hole?

    Question #119754. Asked by hithesh111. (Jan 03 11 5:52 AM)


    Watchkeeper

    		I'll give you a clue - stick a piece of Sellotape onto the balloon then push the pin through it.

    http://www.barrygray.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Tutoring/AirSafety.html

    Jan 03 11, 8:39 AM
    evil44

    		As Watchkeep alluded to, the internal pressure of a blown-up balloon causes any structural rupture of the skin to tear, thereby leading to the blow-out. The tape will prevent the tearing and result in just the small hole.

    Jan 05 11, 1:22 PM
    hithesh111

    		Thanks. This was a doubt I had for many years. I am lucky to have this facility on this site which clears all our doubts.

    Jan 07 11, 5:56 AM

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