As a Helium-Filled Balloon Rises in the Air, It Becomes

question 45

Multiple Choice

As a helium-filled balloon rises in the air, it becomes

• A) heavier.
• B) more dense.
• C) bigger.
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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