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The density of hot air is lower than air at low altitudes, but the air at higher altitudes is very thin. A hot air balloon can only rise until its density equals the surrounding air.

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What might limit how high a hot air balloon can go?

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What might limit how high a hot air balloon get?

The density of hot air is lower than air at low altitudes, but the air at higher altitudes is very thin. A hot air balloon can only rise until its density equals the surrounding air.


What atmospheric conditions might affect the flight of a hot air balloon?

High winds, thunderstorms, or very cold air would have a detrimental effect on any hot air balloon flight.


When a balloon rises high into the air it will expand and often will burst why?

A combination of heat from the sun and the lower pressure of the surrounding air the higher you go, causes the gas in the balloon to expand. Along with the sunlight weakening the balloon material, it will burst.


Why does a balloon burst when near some hot air?

The answer is fairly simple, while some believe that a balloon bursts when near hot air because the balloon simple melts, it actually has to do with the pressure inside the balloon. When near hot air, the air inside the balloon expands slightly, causing a change in pressure, and causing the balloon to burst.


Why balloon filled with air brusts in heat or sunlight?

By heating the pressure in the balloon is rised and the limit of the resistance of the balloon envelope is exceeded.


Why does a balloon burst if you continue to blow air in it?

Blowing air into a balloon increases the pressure and stretches the balloon material. If you blow too much air, the pressure inside the balloon exceeds the elastic limit of the material, causing it to burst.


What happens if a hot air balloon ascends too high?

If a hot air balloon ascends too high, the air pressure decreases and the balloon may burst or lose control, potentially causing it to crash.


How does an hot air balloon react to a high pressure area?

In a high pressure area, the hot air balloon will tend to float lower as the surrounding air is denser and exerts more pressure on the balloon. This can cause the balloon to descend unless the pilot adjusts the temperature of the air inside the balloon to maintain altitude.


What happend to the balloon as you filled it with air?

As you fill a balloon with air, the rubber stretches to accommodate the increased volume of air inside. The pressure inside the balloon increases, causing it to expand and inflate. If you continue to fill it with more air, eventually the rubber may reach its limit and the balloon could burst.


How much air can a water balloon hold?

The amount of air a water balloon can hold depends on its size and how tightly it is inflated. As the balloon expands with air, the water inside compresses, allowing more air to be added. However, there is a limit to how much air a water balloon can hold before it bursts.


Why does a balloon pop when it has too much air in it?

When a balloon has too much air in it, the pressure inside the balloon increases. Exceeding the balloon's capacity causes the latex material to stretch beyond its limit, leading to a rupture. This sudden release of pressure causes the balloon to pop.