Balloons and Buoyancy

This simulation will provide an insight into the properties of gases. You can explore the more advanced features which enables you to explore three physical situations: Hot Air Balloon (rigid open container with its own heat source), Rigid Sphere (rigid closed container), and Helium Balloon (elastic closed container).

Through this activity you can:

  • Determine what causes the balloon, rigid sphere, and helium balloon to rise up or fall down in the box.
  • Predict how changing a variable among Pressure, Volume, Temperature and number influences the motion of the balloons.
Resource ID#: 51687 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balloons-and-buoyancy

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Java Plugin
Keywords: Gas, gas properties, volume, pressure, temperature, Buoyancy
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: Games and Simulations

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