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What happens when light hits a balloon?
You will see some flashes of light as the static charge from the balloon jumps to the bulb. The charge from the balloon is enough to rip some of the electrons away from some of the atoms in the mercury vapor. That changes them into plasma, which causes them to give off light.
Can I pop a balloon with a laser?
The Black Balloon will pop when the laser is pointed at it. The White Balloon will not pop, despite having the laser pointed at it. The Science: The Black Balloon pops because the black colour absorbs the heat from the laser, causing the balloon to ‘burn’ a hole into it.
Can a green laser pop a balloon?
As seen in the vid below, it took a while for the 750-1,000mW laser, fired through a focusing lens, to pop each balloon, but it eventually did the trick. The green beam left a trail of red balloon fragments in its wake. Fortunately it wasn’t powerful enough to penetrate the far wall.
How do you pop a balloon with a lighter?
If you have access to a lighter or matches, a small flame is enough to pop a balloon. Hold the balloon in 1 hand and turn on a lighter with the other hand, putting the flame close to the balloon until it pops.
Is it safe to pop a balloon with your hands?
While it’s easiest to pop a balloon using a sharp object, you can also pop balloons just by using your own hands or feet. No matter how you choose to pop a balloon, always put safety first and make sure you’re creating that pop without harming yourself or others. Hold the balloon in place to keep it from moving around.
How do you pop a balloon with a magnifying glass?
Mystery Balloon Pop. Magnified light and heat burst a balloon in this great project demonstrating the power of the sun. One balloon is blown up inside of another when you use a magnifying glass to focus light onto their surfaces. You expect the balloons to pop, but only the balloon on the inside bursts.
What is the mystery Balloon Pop?
The Mystery Balloon Pop is a tremendous lesson in the power of the sun’s rays and the absorption of light and heat. Did we mention you’re popping balloons for science?