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Why can hot air balloons only go so high?

Hot air balloons can only go so high because the air becomes thinner and the temperature drops as altitude increases. This affects the buoyancy of the balloon since the difference in temperature between the air inside the balloon and the surrounding air decreases. Eventually, the balloon reaches a point where it cannot generate enough lift to continue ascending.


What layer of the atmosphere do hot air balloons go in?

Hot air balloons typically operate in the layer of the atmosphere known as the troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth's surface. This is where most weather events occur and where temperature decreases with altitude.


Can a hot air balloon go above the troposphere?

Hot air balloons typically operate within the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. While it is possible for specialized balloons to reach the stratosphere, most hot air balloons do not have the ability to ascend beyond the troposphere due to their design and limitations in altitude control.


Why is it better to launch a hot air balloon on a cold day?

it is better ot launch a hot air balloon on a cold day than on a warm day because the air rises in the atmosphere therefore if you were to go for a cold day you would go very high but if you were to go a ride on a hot day the hot air balloon wont go as high as on the cold day .


What level of the atmosphere can a hot air balloon travel?

Hot air balloons can travel in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. They typically fly at altitudes ranging from a few hundred feet to a few thousand feet above the ground.

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Why can hot air balloons only go so high?

Hot air balloons can only go so high because the air becomes thinner and the temperature drops as altitude increases. This affects the buoyancy of the balloon since the difference in temperature between the air inside the balloon and the surrounding air decreases. Eventually, the balloon reaches a point where it cannot generate enough lift to continue ascending.


If a hot air balloon is floating how can you make it go down?

the hot air balloons goes down to earth by the air molecules reach the cold air.the air molecules cramp to each other, making it more dener than the air. the hot air balloons start to go down.( the person has to turn off the fire to start this)


Can hot air balloons go higher than an airplane?

No. Air pressure and temperature keep hot air balloons from going past a certain distance. At any rate, the air is to thin at 35,000 feet (average airplane height) for any human to survive.


What does a hot air balloon use to make the balloon go down?

Hot air balloons go down by releasing the hot air in the balloon. Normally you just let the air inside cool and descend slowly. You release hot air only if you wish to descend more quickly.


Hot air balloons have a gas heater attached to them the pilot can turn the heater on the balloon and the balloon will go high why?

Hot air balloons have a gas heater that is generally powered by propane. When the pilot turns the heater on, the balloon will fly high due to the hydrocarbon chamber that allows the pilot control of ascent and descent of the hot air balloon.


How were hot air balloons used in wars?

People peed on there enemys so they had to go take showers.


What layer of the atmosphere do hot air balloons go in?

Hot air balloons typically operate in the layer of the atmosphere known as the troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth's surface. This is where most weather events occur and where temperature decreases with altitude.


What are examples of matter changing volume but not changing the mass?

When air is heated, that volume of air expands (which is why hot air balloons go up). The hot air has changed in volume, but it is still the same mass.


Can a hot air balloon go above the troposphere?

Hot air balloons typically operate within the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. While it is possible for specialized balloons to reach the stratosphere, most hot air balloons do not have the ability to ascend beyond the troposphere due to their design and limitations in altitude control.