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2B40.u5 - Hot Air Balloon

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​2B40.u5 - Hot Air Balloon

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Title2B40.u5 - Hot Air Balloon
Objective

​To demonstrate that a balloon full of hot air will rise as density of hot air is lower than density of room temperature air.

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

Place the meker burner into the hot air balloon exhaust assembly. String the balloon through the release rod. Light the meker burner and adjust flame. Place the opening of the balloon over the top of the exhaust assembly and hold it there until the balloon is filled with hot air. Release the balloon with a twist of the release rod and watch it float to the ceiling. Catch the balloon on the way down.

**be very careful in retrieving the hot air balloon as it is made of tissue paper and easily ripped**​

Setup Time10
Operation Time5
Preview Time10
Operation Instructions

**Two people required​**

Place the meker burner into the hot air balloon exhaust assembly. String the balloon through the release rod. Light the meker burner and adjust flame. Place the opening of the balloon over the top of the exhaust assembly and hold it there until the balloon is filled with hot air. Release the balloon with a twist of the release rod and watch it float to the ceiling. Catch the balloon on the way down.

**Be very careful when retrieving the hot air balloon as it is made of tissue paper and easily ripped!**

ExportableNo
Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
Export Instructions (if different)
HazardsCaution - HOT, Caution - Open Flames
Analysis/Information
Category2 Fluid Mechanics
Subcategory2B - Statics of Fluids
Keywordshot air rises, density
Construction Information
Use scotch tape or wood glue when repairing rips in the hot air balloon material.
 
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hot air balloon
1
hot air balloon exhaust extension
1
hot air balloon tri-pod base
1
hot air balloon rod release
1
lighter
1
meeker burner
1
propane
1