When a balloon rises in the atmosphere it expands as it goes up. What factors de

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When a balloon rises in the atmosphere it expands as it goes up. What factors determine by what factor it expands and when it will break apart? Assume the balloon is sealed and does not lose gas during its flight. Select all that apply.

a) The choice of gas (say hydrogen or helium) for filling the balloon.

b) Hooke's Law elasticity of the material of the balloon

c) Decrease of Earth's atmospheric pressure with altitude

d) The temperature profile of Earth's atmosphere

a) The choice of gas (say hydrogen or helium) for filling the balloon.

b) Hooke's Law elasticity of the material of the balloon

c) Decrease of Earth's atmospheric pressure with altitude

d) The temperature profile of Earth's atmosphere

Explanation / Answer

In this case, following are the factors that apply-

b) Hooke's Law elasticity of the material of the balloon

c) Decrease of Earth's atmospheric pressure with altitude

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