If I had 10 litres of helium in a balloon how much will it carry. I know the weight of the balloon will effect the payload but you simply deduct the balloons weight from the heliums lift.
2007-06-17 07:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by mort_the_apprentice 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
If we treat the air and helium as ideal, the molar density of each gas will be the same given the temperature and pressure are the same. This means the mass density of helium will be slightly less than 1/7th that of air. This means the bouyancy will be 6/7*(mass of displaced air). Using the density of air at STP to be 1.3kg/m^3, this means 10liters of helium will lift 11 grams. These quantities vary with pressure and temperature, but this at least gives you an idea of what to expect.
2007-06-18 00:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by supastremph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not more than 30kg
2007-06-17 08:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Frank S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think that depends on how fat you are
2007-06-17 08:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by smurfette 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋