[Mechanics] Hot Air Balloon
By: Tao Steven Zheng (郑涛)
【Problem】
The density of air is and the density of helium is
. The mass of the balloon is
. What volume of helium would a hot air balloon needed to lift a
crate?


【Solution】
The balloon must be able to lift the crate and its own mass. Thus, the buoyancy force is
Here, the buoyant force is and the mass of helium is