LAB 14. BALLOON

TESTING INVESTIGATION: BALLOON SCIENCE

TASK:

Determine the volume of helium gas in an irregularly-shaped Mylar balloon.

EQUIPMENT:

    • Mylar balloons partially filled with He
    • empty Mylar balloons
    • ribbon, scissors
    • paperweight
    • electronic balance
    • mobile device (to measure temperature, pressure)

POSTER:

Free-body diagrams

Derivation of equation for volume

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