HardMath and Logic
Helium balloon in car accelerating forward. Direction?
Riddle
Helium balloon in car accelerating forward. Direction?
Choose an answer
A.Backward
B.It stays still
C.It pops
D.Forward
Hint: It's a word with 7 letters, starting with "F".
Answer
Forward
Why this is the answer
In an accelerating car, heavier air is pushed to the back. This creates a pressure gradient that 'buoys' the lighter helium balloon toward the front.
This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.
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