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Yes, it does, due to the decreasing pressure at higher altitudes.

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Does cold weather affect maximum balloon inflation size?

yes


What will change the size of the weather balloon as it rises?

The pressure of the air inside it. The higher the balloon rises, the lower the outside air-pressure. With less pressure outside, the balloon expands because of the pressure of the air inside it. Eventually, the balloon bursts, and scientists recover the instruments when they fall to earth.


A weather balloon is brought to the ground sea level from an altitude of 4km when it reaches the ground the balloon is its original size?

The question is not clear but i think it will be the same original size as it was initially.


Why does the air change the shape and size of the balloon?

Because the air is coming inside the balloon.


What is the percent change in altitude if a weather balloon moves 100ft to 103ft?

3% increase.


What does a weather balloon do?

A weather balloon floats in the atmosphere to gather clue about weather all over the world.


Will a balloon filled with water change shape or size when frozen?

If a balloon were completely filled with water, with no extra space, then it will change shape and/or size as the water is frozen. This is because water expands at a rate of 9% when frozen.


What is the standard volume of a weather balloon?

A 567kg weather balloon is designed to lift a 3670 package.......


What would change the size of a balloon?

Increased pressure on the inside, or decreased pressure on the outside.


When you replace helium in a balloon with less dense hydrogen does the buoyant force on the balloon change if the balloon remains the same size?

Yes. The helium will seep through ths skin of the balloon, reducing its buoyancy.


What is a weather balloon job?

A weather balloon gathers information on temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and wind speed.


What does the hot air balloon do if the weather is hot?

The balloon will still fly the weather must be above 12 degrees.