Why does a balloon filled with helium rise while a balloon filled with an equal volume of average atmospheric air does not?

A. Helium has no mass, but air does.

B. Helium increases the balloon's mass more than air.

C. Helium has a higher density than air.

D. Helium has a lower density than air.

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Roscoe

8 November, 06:28

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Justus Carson · Answer 1

Justus Carson 8 November, 08:59

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I believe the answer is D as well

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Farley 8 November, 09:39

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I think the answer should be D.

Why does a balloon filled with helium rise while a balloon filled with an equal volume of average atmospheric air does not?A. Helium has no mass, but air does.B. Helium increases the balloon's mass more than air.C. Helium has a higher density than air.D. Helium has a lower density than air.