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A balloon filled with hydrogen will

A. Continue going upwards uninterrupted

B. Reach a particular height and remain floating

C. Burst after reaching some height

D. Reach a particular height and start coming down

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A balloon filled with the hydrogen stops rising after it has attained a certain height in the sky. This is because as height increases, the density of air decreases resulting in a decrease of buoyant force.

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