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if buoyant force push things upwards, why don't hot air balloons and planes get pushed into outer space

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I think that's because the force of gravity is greater than the buoyant force, and for the hot air balloons, they can increase/decrease the temperature of the air in the balloon in order for it to rise/fall for more control. For planes, they use aerodynamics as well as the help of a couple of engines to thrust the plane forward. I hope this helps.

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