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What are the gases used to fly balloons?
Two of the gases that are used to fly balloons are Hydrogen and Helium. Helium is the preferred gas because Hydrogen is very explosive. The Hindenburg disaster was caused by the ignition of the Hydrogen gas that filled it.
Why was hydrogen used for air balloons?
because it helps it fly in air
Why is hydrogen used to inflate hot air balloons?
Hydrogen is not used to inflate hot air balloons. Just regular air is used which is then heated to make the balloon more buoyant as hot air weighs less than cold air. Hence the name hot air balloons.
Why was hydrogen gas used in air balloons?
Hydrogen gas was used in air balloons because it is much less dense than air and therefore rises, taking the balloon with it. it is unfortunately also very explosive so not used often anymore.
Which gas did Jacques Charles discover could be used as the source of hot air for hot air balloons envelope?
hydrogen
Why is hydrogen gas is not used in balloons?
Hydrogen is too flammable
Why is hydrogen used in weather balloons?
Hydrogen is used in weather balloons because they are very light which help the balloon to float or fly easily.
What is a very light gas found in some balloons?
Helium is used in blimps and balloons. It is the second lightest element to hydrogen, which is not used because it is highly flammable.
Helium is used in balloons instead of hydrogen because it is?
Helium is used instead of hydrogen because it is nonflammable.
What was the lightest gas used in balloons year ago?
Hydrogen
What are the gases used to fly balloons?
Two of the gases that are used to fly balloons are Hydrogen and Helium. Helium is the preferred gas because Hydrogen is very explosive. The Hindenburg disaster was caused by the ignition of the Hydrogen gas that filled it.
Which gas is commonly used in balloons and airships?
Hydrogen was one of the earliest gases to be used for inflatable flying balloons, but following the Hindenberg disaster helium is now used, as it is chemically inert.
Is helium only used in balloons and air ships?
Helium is the most used gas for balloons; sometimes hot air and rarely hydrogen.
Why was hydrogen used for air balloons?
because it helps it fly in air
Why is hydrogen used to inflate hot air balloons?
Hydrogen is not used to inflate hot air balloons. Just regular air is used which is then heated to make the balloon more buoyant as hot air weighs less than cold air. Hence the name hot air balloons.
Can you use hydrogen in small balloons?
Although you can, it can be extremely dangerous, so certainly is not recommended.. In some jurisdictions, it can be illegal, depending upon how it is being used.
What gases have commonly been used in balloons that carry passengers?
Hydrogen, Helium
