Maximum weight that helium balloon can lift

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Start date Dec 12, 2005
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Balloon Helium Lift Maximum Weight

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To determine the maximum weight a helium balloon can lift, the density of helium and the volume of the balloon must be considered. The balloon's volume can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a sphere, which is V = (4/3)πr³. The buoyant force can then be found using the equation Fb = pgV, where p is the density of air and g is the acceleration due to gravity. After calculating the buoyant force, subtract the weight of the balloon itself to find the maximum lift capacity. Properly applying the density values is crucial for accurate results.

Dec 12, 2005

Raiden9

Hi. I have been trying to do this question for about an hour now...

A 0.12 kg balloon is filled with helium (density-0.179). If the balloon is a sphere with a radius of 5.2m what is the maximum weight it can lift.

I tried using the P=M/V then Fb=pgV...No luck...Help..

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Dec 12, 2005

Raiden9

Oh dear...The answer was I forgot to use the density...Silly me..

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