P1_2 Up Like a Lead Balloon

Authors

  • James Patrick Cowen University of Leicester
  • Patrick Doyle
  • Tom Hyde University of Leicester
  • Toby Johnstone University of Leicester
  • Gary Sutlieff University of Leicester

Abstract

We analyse the physics behind constructing a balloon out of lead foil of 0.5 mm thickness, with the intent of calculating the minimum radius for constructing a spherical balloon capable of floating under its own buoyancy. We find this radius to be 15.26m.

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Published

14-12-2018

How to Cite

Cowen, J. P., Doyle, P., Hyde, T., Johnstone, T., & Sutlieff, G. (2018). P1_2 Up Like a Lead Balloon. Physics Special Topics, 17(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2934

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles