Question

as a high-altitude balloon sinks lower and lower into the atmosphere, it undergoes a decrease inA) volume.B) density.C) weight.D) mass.E) none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: A) Volume

Explanation: As a high-altitude balloon sinks lower and lower into the atmosphere, it undergoes a decrease in volume because pressure increases as the balloon lowers to the ground; they have an inverse relationship. It's like diving deep into a swimming pool and feeling your ears pop out due to the high pressures against the ears; the deeper you get, the more your ear can feel it.