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An 8-foot weather balloon can typically lift around 2 to 4 pounds, depending on the specific design and material of the balloon, as well as the amount of helium or hydrogen it contains. The lifting capacity is influenced by factors such as the balloon's shape and the surrounding atmospheric conditions. This lifting power allows it to carry instruments for weather data collection into the upper atmosphere.
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How will you measure the buoyant force of a balloon?
Measure how much it can lift.
How much can a helium balloon lift?
depends how big the helium balloon is and how many
How much hot air does it take to raise a hot air balloon?
It typically takes around 65,000 cubic feet of heated air to lift a hot air balloon, depending on its size and weight. The burner heats up the air inside the balloon, causing it to become less dense than the air outside the balloon, which creates lift.
How much weight can a hot air balloon lift in total?
A hot air balloon can lift around 1,000 to 1,200 pounds in total, including the weight of the balloon itself, the basket, passengers, and any additional equipment.
How much weight will a helium balloon carry?
A standard 11-inch helium balloon can lift approximately 14 grams or 0.5 ounces. The lifting capacity of a helium balloon can vary depending on factors such as balloon size, helium volume, and weight of the attached object.
Why is the weather balloon drawn so tall and thin?
To enable the gases inside the balloon to expand which they do when the balloon reaches high altitudes. At this point the balloon becomes much larger.
How much weight can a balloon hold?
The lifting capacity of a balloon depends on its size, shape, and the type of gas used to inflate it. Typically, a small helium-filled balloon can lift a few grams, while larger balloons can lift several pounds. Specialized balloons used for scientific purposes or hot air balloons can lift much heavier loads.
Does a Weather balloon change size?
Yes, a weather balloon expands as it rises through the atmosphere due to the decreasing air pressure. Once it reaches a certain altitude, the balloon will have expanded as much as it can and eventually burst.
How much helium is needed to lift 400 pounds?
To lift 400 pounds, you would need approximately 74.3 cubic feet of helium. Helium is lighter than air, so it provides lift when contained in a balloon.
How much flotation does a cubic foot of air have?
Everything I can find says that a cubic foot of air can lift about 62-63 lbs.
How much water can you put in the can until the balloon can't pull it anymore?
The balloon can pull the can up until the weight of the water inside the can is equal to the buoyant force acting on the balloon. This depends on the size of the balloon and the amount of air it contains. Adding more water will increase the weight inside the can, making it difficult for the balloon to lift it.
What does weather balloon cost so much?
Weather balloons are typically made of high-quality materials to withstand extreme conditions in the atmosphere. The cost factors include the design, construction, and testing of the balloon, as well as the equipment used to launch and track it. Additionally, weather balloons are often equipped with specialized instruments for data collection, adding to the overall expense.
