1. Priciples of the Hot Air Balloon
With the peak oil point expected to fall within the century , the question of fuel efficiency is a topic worth investigating in reducing the rate of oil depletion. Parts of a Hot Air Balloon The envelope is the actual part of the 'balloon'. ... In the case of a hot air balloon, the hot air produced by combustion of fuel displaces the cooler air inside the envelope. ... Investigation 1: Theoretical relationships within the system Consider an ideal hot air balloon. ... The hot air inside the balloon will be referred to as hot air (subscript h). ...
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