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How do HOT AIR BALLOONS work when ascending and descending explain in terms of gas behavior?

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Answer: Animation: Burning gas makes the air inside the balloon less dense, producing an upward force or lift. 1) A hot air balloon stays on the ground (or descends) when the air inside it is too cool. ... 3) When the air is hotter still, the balloon rises because the lift force is greater than the weight.

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