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Balloons and Bouyancy: An Introduction to Bouyancy - (Inquiry Based)
Title
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Balloons and Bouyancy: An Introduction to Bouyancy - (Inquiry Based) |
Description
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I used this acitivity as part of a unit on Fluids.
Learning Goals: Students will be able on a molecular level to: Explain why a rigid sphere would float or sink. Describe the differences between the balloon, rigid sphere, and helium balloon. Explain why a hot air balloon has a heater. Determine what causes helium balloon to rise up or fall down in the box. |
Subject
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Physics |
Level
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High School |
Type
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Lab |
Duration
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60 minutes |
Answers Included
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No |
Language
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English |
Keywords
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bouyancy, gas, molecular, phet activity |
Simulation(s)
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Balloons & Buoyancy |
Author(s)
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Trish Loeblein |
Contact Email
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patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu |
School / Organization
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PhET |
Date submitted
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4/6/08 |
Date updated
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7/9/13 |