
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Calculate the mass and weight of the helium in the balloon.
Concept introduction:
The
Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant
Archimedes’ Principle
According to Archimedes' principle the upward buoyant force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that body.
(b)
Interpretation:
Calculate the force exerted on the balloon restraining cable.
Concept introduction:
The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,
Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant
Archimedes’ Principle
According to Archimedes' principle the upward buoyant force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that body.
(c)
Interpretation:
The initial acceleration of the balloon should be estimated.
Concept introduction:
The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,
Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant
Archimedes’ Principle
According to Archimedes' principle the upward buoyant force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that body.
(d)
Interpretation:
The reason for balloon to stop rising should be explained. The factors need to calculate the altitude at which balloon stops should be explained.
Concept introduction:
The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,
Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant
Archimedes’ Principle
According to Archimedes' principle the upward buoyant force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that body.
(e)
Interpretation:
The change when when the helium is heated in the balloon should be explained.
Concept introduction:
The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,
Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant
Archimedes’ Principle
According to Archimedes' principle the upward buoyant force experienced by a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by that body.

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