Suppose a Balloon Was Released from the Ground and Rose

question 115

Multiple Choice

Suppose a balloon was released from the ground and rose to such a height that both the atmospheric pressure and atmospheric temperature decreased.Which statement is TRUE?

• A)Both the temperature and pressure changes act to increase the balloon's volume.
• B)Both the temperature and pressure changes act to decrease the balloon's volume.
• C)The temperature change acts to increase the balloon's volume.
• D)The pressure change acts to decrease the balloon's volume.
• E)none of the above

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