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Hydrogen balloons are more flammable and pose a higher safety risk compared to helium balloons, which are non-flammable. Helium balloons have better buoyancy and can lift heavier loads than hydrogen balloons. Helium is more readily available and safer to use compared to hydrogen, which is more difficult to obtain and handle safely.

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When you replace helium in a balloon with less dense hydrogen does the buoyant force on the balloon change if the balloon remains the same size?

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Why does a balloon filled with not air rises?

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How do you measure the buoyancy of a balloon?

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Why and how does a hot air balloon fly?

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