Question

some pilots of hot - air balloons are getting ready to launch their balloons. each pilot lights the flame to heat the air in her balloon. then, the surrounding air applies a force to each balloon to lift it up.
masses of hot - air balloons
each hot - air balloon has the same acceleration as it starts to rise. order the colors to show the size of the force applied to each balloon.
larger force
smaller force

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

Newton's second law is \(F = ma\) (where \(F\) is force, \(m\) is mass, and \(a\) is acceleration). Since \(a\) is the same for all balloons, \(F\) is directly proportional to \(m\).

Step2: Compare the masses

Compare the masses: \(3300>2800 > 2000>1800>1700\)

Answer:

violet, coral, turquoise, magenta, cyan