Why do balloons make a ‘bang’ sound when they’re popped?

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When I watch a balloon pop in slow motion, the material appears to tear and contract instead of exploding. It seems like if it were to make any sound then that sound should be a tearing sound.

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It’s a release of pressure. The gas in the balloon is under pressure and would fill a larger volume at one atmosphere of pressure. It’s being contained by the balloon. When the skin breaks all the pressure is released at once.

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