Why do hot air balloons float?

Why do hot air balloons float?

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains how hot air balloons work. Initially, the balloon is a flat bag on the ground. The pilot uses burners to heat the air inside, causing the molecules to move more and the air to expand, making it less dense than the surrounding cold air. This density difference allows the balloon to rise. To land, the pilot lets the air cool, making it denser and causing the balloon to descend.

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