Balloons & Buoyancy
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About
Topics
- Gas
- Buoyancy
Description
Experiment with a helium balloon, a hot air balloon, or a rigid sphere filled with different gases. Discover what makes some balloons float and others sink.
Sample Learning Goals
- Determine what causes the the balloon, rigid sphere, and helium balloon to rise up or fall down in the box.
- Predict how changing a variable among P, V, T, and number influences the motion of the balloons.
For Teachers
Teacher Tips
Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ). |
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Translations
Related Simulations
Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Sun Java 1.5.0_19 or later
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Sun Java 1.5.0_15 or later
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Credits
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