Calculate the size of the balloon that could lift a person who weighs
Answer to Problem 32PPS
The diameter of the balloon will be
Explanation of Solution
Given:
It is given in the question that there is a spherical helium − filled balloon with a diameter of
Concept Used:
In this, use the concept of proportion of weight to the diameter i.e.
Calculation: Here,
Now, using the proportion,
Conclusion:
The diameter will be
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