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General Knowledge · Q550

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 550

Q550

A balloon filled with hydrogen will

A.
Continue going upwards uninterrupted
B.
Reach a particular height and remain floating
Answer
C.
Burst after reaching some height
D.
Reach a particular height and start coming down

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A balloon filled with the hydrogen stops rising after it has attained a certain height in the sky. This is because as height increases, the density of air decreases resulting in a decrease of buoyant force.