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I have 3 foil party balloons still inflated after 2 months and 3 days. I left them by the window as heat from the sun provides kinetic energy to the helium atom
by spacebacon 3y ago
I have 3 foil party balloons still inflated after 2 months and 3 days. I left them by the window as heat from the sun provides kinetic energy to the helium atoms to improve the balloons longevity. These three balloons have provided me with enough joy to keep me inside staring at them all day not outside at risk of injury which ultimately leads to an unnecessary MRI.
- saagarjha 3y ago> heat from the sun provides kinetic energy to the helium atoms to improve the balloons longevity How does that work?
- johndunne 3y agoGas pressure is the atoms/molecules bouncing off something else. If the atoms have more energy, then they impart more energy into whatever they bounce off (inside of the balloon), which essentially means higher pressure i.e. the balloon appears inflated again. Until the sun goes away and the OP's party dies for a time. :)
- saagarjha 3y agoHow does that increase longevity, thought? Seems like it just inflates the balloon more?
- shermantanktop 3y agoWhen those balloons finally fail, sounds like it’s just a matter of time before you end up in the noisy donut once again.
- spacebacon 3y agoEverything we know is matter and time. No one is immune.
- shermantanktop 3y agoNo kidding, tell me about it. My personal odometer is ticking over right now.
- spacebacon 3y agoHaha, You got this survivor.
- NoZebra120vClip 3y agoMy father turned 80 and they kept his mylar balloon around in the living room for at least 18 months. It's one of the few things that survived the cat.
- spacebacon 3y agoI love this story. There is something about a helium balloon that is awe inspiring to observe. For helium atoms even the sky is not a limit.
- lm28469 3y agoidk if not going out for 2 months and 3 days puts you closer or further from the need of an MRI ...
- spacebacon 3y agoTouché, however i’m joking to illustrate a moot point for no reason at all. I am just pro floaty balloons.