Hot Air Balloon Ride Propane Calculation
Calculation of Propane Needed for Hot Air Balloon Ride
Propane is a common fuel used for hot air balloon rides due to its high energy content and availability. In order to determine the amount of propane needed for a balloon ride, we first need to know the volume of propane required and its density.
Given:
Density of propane = 493 grams per liter
Volume of propane required for a hot air balloon ride = 56 liters
To calculate the mass of propane needed:
Mass of propane = Density of propane × Volume of propane
Substitute the given values:
Mass of propane = 493 g/L × 56 L
Calculate the result:
Mass of propane = 27,608 grams
Therefore, to fuel a hot air balloon ride, 27,608 grams of propane is required.