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What is inside the inflated balloon?
Helium goes into a balloon to make it float.
Does the size of the air balloon matter when its up in the air?
Yes it does. The size of the balloon determines how much volume of gas can be held in it.
What is the pressure in a balloon?
The pressure inside a balloon is determined by factors such as the amount of air or gas in the balloon, the volume of the balloon, and the temperature of the air or gas inside. As more air or gas is added to the balloon, the pressure will increase. Conversely, if air or gas is released from the balloon, the pressure will decrease.
Why does air in a balloon take up all the space in the balloon?
It's a gas. The air molecules are free to move around anywhere in the balloon.
Does a balloon show that air can be compressed?
Yes, a balloon shows that air can be compressed. The pressure in the balloon is higher than the pressure outside the balloon. The ideal gas law is PV = nRT where: P = pressure V = volume n = the number of moles of gas (the amount of gas) R = the ideal gas constant T = temperature So for the given volume of the balloon, and at a set temperature, if the pressure goes up, the amount of gas (the number of moles) must also go up. That means that the gas has been compressed.
If a balloon filled with an unknown gas floats in the air then what can be said about the gas in the balloon?
The gas in the balloon is lighter than air. It has a specific gravity relative to air of less tha one.
How far can a hot air balloon travel?
A average hot air balloon can travel around 25 miles. But it all depends on how big it is and how much gas you have
Why would a balloon increase in size as it goes higher in the atmosphere?
The quantity of gas inside a balloon is fixed - and is pressurised by the elastic 'shell'. As the air pressure outside the balloon decreases with altitude, the gas inside tries to expand - and the rubber of the balloon stretches - making it bigger.
What determines if a balloon filled with a gas will rise or sink in the air?
A balloon filled with a gas will rise or sink depending on the density of the gas inside compared to the surrounding air. If the gas inside is less dense than the surrounding air, the balloon will rise. If the gas inside is more dense, the balloon will sink.
What gas is inside an air balloon?
Only a hot mixture of the same gases that are in the air you breathe.
Why would heating the gas in a hot air balloon make the balloon rise?
When the gas (air) in a hot air balloon is heated it becomes less dense. This makes the balloon more buoyant so it rises.Because heating the air inside the balloon makes it less dense than the air surrounding the outside of the balloon, so it will rise.
Why does the air change the shape and size of the balloon?
Because the air is coming inside the balloon.
