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Explain why Charles's law effects a hot air balloon

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Step-by-step explanation:

Charles's law states that the volume of a gas is directly related to the temperature of the gas when the pressure is constant. Similarly when a gas is heated, like a burner in a hot air balloon, the gas expands. Therefore, when the air inside the balloon expands, it becomes less dense and provides the lift for the air balloon.

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