How many helium-filled balloons would it take to lift a person? Assume the person has a mass of 72 kg and that each helium-filled balloon is spherical with a diameter of 33 cm.
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First, we need to calculate the buoyant force that a single helium balloon can exert. The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the air displaced by the balloon. Show more…
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