Why Does A Helium Balloon Float In Air? - Science

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Why does a helium balloon float in air?

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Helium is much less denser than ordinary air which gives them buoyancy and thus float in air.

shaalaa.comPrinciple of Floatation (Laws of Flotation) Report Error Is there an error in this question or solution?Q V. 2.Q V. 1.Q V. 3.Chapter 3: Fluids - Exercise [Page 37]

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