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How will the rising of a hot air balloon in cold air be different than if it rises in warm air?

A.
It will rise faster in cooler air.
B.
It will rise more slowly in cooler air.
C.
There will be no difference.
D.
It will sink in cool air and rise in warm air.

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User Mossmyr
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the answer is a! in cooler air heat will rise!
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User Damien Marchand
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Since cold air is more dense than warm air, a hot air balloon will be more buoyant in cold air.

A is the answer.
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User Pouya Sanooei
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