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Explain why hot air balloons float above the ground and why the second story of a two-story home is often warmer than the ground story.
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Hot air balloons float above the ground due to the principle of buoyancy. The air inside the balloon is heated, which causes it to expand and become less dense than the cooler air outside the balloon. As a result, the hot air inside the balloon rises, lifting the Show more…
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