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If you let go of a helium balloon, it quickly rises. As it rises, the balloon gets larger and larger until it pops. Why does the balloon expand as it rises?

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Chapter9: Fluids And Solids

Section9.6: Fluids In Motion

Problem 9.7QQ: You observe two helium balloons floating next to each other at the ends of strings secured to a...

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