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Weather balloons appear only partially inflated when launched into the air. Why would scientists do this?

Weather balloons appear only partially inflated when launched into the air. Why would scientists do this?
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Weather balloons appear only partially inflated when launched into the air. Why would scientists do this?

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The reason weather balloons are only partially inflated is to allow room for the helium in the balloon to expand.

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