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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10 February, 18:02

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Hadley Irwin · Answer 1

Hadley Irwin 10 February, 18:07

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I think the answer should be D.

Sidney Hickman · Answer 2

Sidney Hickman 10 February, 18:31

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I believe the answer is D as well

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.