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Hot Air Balloons

Hot air balloons were first invented by the Chinese in the mid fourteenth century. Learn more about these contraptions in this category.

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Why is it easy to remove air from balloon than glass bottle?

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You can compress the volume of a balloon far easier than the volume of a glass bottle, and because it is an open system, this will release the air in the former

What novel by Ian McEwan features death of a man and a runaway hot air balloon?

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The novel by Ian McEwan that features the death of a man and a runaway hot air balloon is "Enduring Love." It explores themes of love, obsession, and the unpredictable nature of human behavior.

Write persuasive essay comparing written stories and movies?

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Both written stories and movies are powerful mediums of storytelling, each with its unique strengths. Written stories allow for more detailed and immersive descriptions, sparking the reader's imagination and creating a deeper connection with the characters. On the other hand, movies have the advantage of visual and auditory stimulation, offering a more visceral and immediate experience. While written stories allow for more nuanced character development and internal exploration, movies can bring breathtaking visuals and emotions to life in a way that written words cannot. Ultimately, both mediums have their place in the world of storytelling, each offering a distinct and valuable experience for audiences to enjoy.

What is the world record for bouncing a balloon?

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Erwin Evangelista, of Quezon City, took home the Guiness' record for the "World's Longest Dribble". He dribbled for 45 hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds. Nonstop. source:

http://www.filipinasoul.com/filipino-breaks-guinness-record-for-longest-dribble/

Who invented hot air balloons?

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The hot-air balloon was invented by Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) and his brother Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (1745-1799). Also, the hot air balloon was improved by Pilatre de Rozier.
The Mongolfier brothers in 1783.

What happens to a balloon if you keep blowing air into it?

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the volume of air inside the balloon increases while the pressure of balloon decreases thus balloon inflates

Can helium be used in hot air balloons?

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YES!!!

However, there is no need to heat the helium.

It is a light gas.

and it is an inert gas.

How does a balloon pilot control BOTH acsent and descent of a balloon?

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A balloon pilot controls ascent by heating the air inside the balloon with a burner and descent by allowing the air to cool or venting it.

Why are hot air balloons so large?

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The balloon skin must hold sufficient volume of lighter, hot air in order to pull the associated weight of the skin itself, the onboard gas cylinders and heating apparatus, any ropes which are needed to hold a dangling basket, the basket, counter-weights, passengers, supplies, and any other items of any weight up through the denser cold air outside it.

Heat makes for less dense molecule compaction because those molecules are moving in relation to the charge of energy they are holding. Less dense molecules rise above the more dense molecules which surround them. The pull of gravity on the ensemble must be overcome, so there must be sufficient volume within. Thus, a bigger balloon can lift more weight.

What is the gas that you use in balloons?

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The gas commonly used in balloons is helium. It is lighter than air, which causes the balloon to float when it is filled with helium.

How and when have hot air balloons been used by the military?

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Hot air balloons were first used by the military in the late 18th century during the French Revolutionary Wars. They were primarily used for reconnaissance purposes, allowing military commanders to gain a better view of enemy positions. The balloons were later used in the American Civil War for similar purposes, but their usage eventually declined with the advent of more advanced aerial technologies.

Who invented the hot air balloon in the US?

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The first balloon flight which has been verified was in 19th September 1783, the passengers were a sheep a rooster and a duck.

The first manned balloon balloon flight happened 3 months later on the 21st November 1782 with King Louis XVI watching on.

How can you make a hot air balloon fly?

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Hot air balloons are made of lightweight manmade fabric cut from a pattern and sewn together on a sewing machine. A basket is suspended below it with a burner that heats the air on the inside. the basket is woven from rattan cane so that it will be as light as possible. Propane fuel is kept in containers in the basket to fuel the burner. It's pretty simple but a lot of work.

Where do you get big water balloons?

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It depends where you buy them. . . but if you really want a bargain, go to the dollar stores and just buy a pack of them. I herd that the Family Tree sold them for $1.00 for 45 of them. . . so check around and then try to use rainwater instead or real water of get it from a lake to conserve water :)