A balloon launched from sea level with a volume of 4 m^3 will have a volume of about 12 m^3 on

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Description: A balloon launched from sea level with a volume of 4 m^3 will have a volume of about 12 m^3 on reaching an altitude of 10 km. What is the approximate buoyant force now? A. 50 N B. 40 N C. 20 N D. 10 N

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A balloon launched from sea level with a volume of $4 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ will have a volume of about $12 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ on reaching an altitude of 10 $\mathrm{km}$. What is the approximate buoyant force now? A. $50 \mathrm{~N}$ B. $40 \mathrm{~N}$ C. $20 \mathrm{~N}$ D. $10 \mathrm{~N}$

   A balloon launched from sea level with a volume of $4 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ will have a volume of about $12 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ on reaching an altitude of 10 $\mathrm{km}$. What is the approximate buoyant force now?
A. $50 \mathrm{~N}$
B. $40 \mathrm{~N}$
C. $20 \mathrm{~N}$
D. $10 \mathrm{~N}$

College Physics: A Strategic Approach Volume 1

Randall D. Knight,… 2nd Edition

Chapter 13, Problem 11

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A balloon launched from sea level with a volume of $4 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ will have a volume of about $12 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ on reaching an altitude of 10 $\mathrm{km}$. What is the approximate buoyant force now? A. $50 \mathrm{~N}$ B. $40 \mathrm{~N}$ C. $20 \mathrm{~N}$ D. $10 \mathrm{~N}$

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Key Concepts

Archimedes' Principle

This principle states that any object wholly or partially immersed in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. It forms the basis for calculating buoyant forces and is a cornerstone in fluid mechanics.

Ideal Gas Law

The Ideal Gas Law relates the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas, and explains how a gas expands when the external pressure decreases. This concept is crucial for understanding how the volume of a gas-filled balloon increases as it ascends to higher altitudes.

Fluid Density Variation with Altitude

The density of a fluid, like air, decreases with an increase in altitude due to lower pressure and temperature effects. This variation is important for determining the actual weight of the displaced air, which directly affects the magnitude of the buoyant force acting on objects such as balloons.

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