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Why are hot air balloons circular?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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Circles and spheres have the least amount of surface area per volume than any other shape, and so it is a very popular shape for hot-air balloons as less heat is dissipated through the skin of the balloon.

That being said, hot-air balloons have been made in many different shapes.

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