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A 1500 L weather balloon is at a temperature of 290 K on the ground. As it rises the

temperature drops. At 15,000 ft, the temperature is down to 210 K. What is the
volume at this elevation? (please show work)

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Answer:

1500/290 = x/210 = 1086.2 L

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem is solved with Charles Law which says

V¹/T¹ = V²/T²

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