The hot air balloon was introduced into the United States in the late 1700s. The first flight was on January 9, 1793 in Philadelphia.
Hot air balloon rides are very popular in California, as well as in the New England area. Companies that offer hot air balloon rides are: US Hot Air Balloon, California Dreamin, and San Diego Balloon Rides.
There are a variety of sites that offer information for a variety of Hot Air Balloon tours in the United States. The site Balloon Rides US offers listings for a wide range of locations in the US where the company provides balloon tours.
Yes. Same ol´air as a all around us, just heated up.
If you visit the Ballon Ride US website, you may book hot air balloon flights for different areas within the United States. Prices range from $160 to $225 USD per person.
A balloon rises against gravity because of buoyancy force - the difference in density between the air inside the balloon and the surrounding air creates an upward force. By heating the air inside the balloon (hot air balloon) or by using a gas that is lighter than air (like helium or hydrogen), the balloon becomes less dense and is lifted up.
Yes, seeing a hot air balloon floating in the sky is a beautiful sight. The vibrant colors and unique patterns of the balloon against the blue sky create a picturesque scene. It evokes a sense of adventure and tranquility, reminding us of the joy of exploration and the beauty of nature. Watching it drift can be a peaceful and inspiring experience.
The balloon will expand and (maybe) burst. Charles's Law states that Volume/Temperature=Constant, that is, temperature increase will cause a volume increase. When the air surrounding us becomes hotter, it compresses downward and may cause a balloon to fall rapidly from the sky. Notice in the very hot regions when the temperature gets too hot that airplanes cannot take off as there isn't enough "lift" with the hotter sinking air?
If it's a normal balloon like the one you'd see at a birthday, it's because it's filled with helium which is lighter than the air around us (it's hard to imagine air has weight, but it does at a molecular level). If you're talking about a hot air balloon, it floats because the air in the balloon is hotter than the air around it, and heat rises (again due to molecular-level activity). Hope that helps!
Carbon dioxide, the air we have in us that we breath out. Carbon dioxide doesn't make the balloon float in the air, while Helium does.
That would depend on whether the balloon was empty, full of air or full of water and as you have not told us which we can not help you. When asking questions please make them specific if you want us to help.
Air particles inside a balloon collide with the walls of the balloon, creating a force that is evenly distributed on all sides, which results in air pressure. The more particles there are inside the balloon, the greater the number of collisions, and thus the higher the air pressure.
The first successful hot air balloon ascent in the United States took place on September 22, 1783. This event was conducted by a Frenchman, Jacques Alexandre Charles, in front of an audience in Philadelphia. The flight lasted approximately 45 minutes and reached an altitude of about 3,200 feet. This marked a significant milestone in the history of aviation in the U.S.