You are going to complete several meteorological tests using a large weather balloon. You wish to check the temperature at 3000 meters altitude. You want to make sure the balloon will not burst before it reaches this height. Some calculations are needed. Knowing that the balloon manufacturer guarantees the balloon up to 50.0 Liters in size. Will the balloon make it to the necessary height without bursting? The temperature at ground level is 20 C. The pressure is 765 mm hg. The volume of the balloon prior to release is 40.0 Liters. It is filled with helium which is lighter than air.

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You are going to complete several meteorological tests using a large weather balloon.  You wish to check the temperature at 3000 meters altitude.  You want to make sure the balloon will not burst before it reaches this height.  Some calculations are needed.  Knowing that the balloon manufacturer guarantees the balloon up to  50.0 Liters in size.  Will the balloon make it to the necessary height without bursting?  The temperature at ground level is 20 C.  The pressure is 765 mm hg.  The volume of the balloon prior to release is 40.0 Liters.  It is filled with helium which is lighter than air.