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A hot air balloon doesn't use gas in the traditional sense, but rather relies on propane as fuel to heat the air inside the envelope. The amount of propane needed can vary based on the balloon's size, weather conditions, and flight duration, but typically, a standard hot air balloon might use around 20 to 30 gallons of propane for a typical flight lasting about an hour. This fuel heats the air, creating the lift necessary for flight.
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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 happens when a balloon floats up into the atmosphere?
As the balloon ascends into the atmosphere, the air pressure surrounding it decreases, causing the gas inside the balloon to expand. Eventually, the gas inside the balloon will expand so much that the balloon will burst or pop. Pieces of the balloon will then fall back down to the ground.
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.
Is a hot air balloon gas?
No. A hot air balloon is a solid object. That is, the basket, the ropes, the burner and the envelope itself are not gasses. The air within the envelope is a gas, of course; heated atmospheric gasses in fact. But the balloon itself is not a gas.
How much gas goes into a hot air balloon?
Alot
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.
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.
What happens when a balloon floats up into the atmosphere?
As the balloon ascends into the atmosphere, the air pressure surrounding it decreases, causing the gas inside the balloon to expand. Eventually, the gas inside the balloon will expand so much that the balloon will burst or pop. Pieces of the balloon will then fall back down to the ground.
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
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.
Why does a balloon get bigger?
A balloon gets bigger when it is filled with air or gas because the molecules of air or gas inside the balloon move around and take up more space, causing the balloon to expand. The pressure from the air or gas inside the balloon pushes against the walls of the balloon, causing it to stretch and increase in size.
