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A spherical helium balloon of 30 ft in diameter is at ambient T and P, 60 F and 14.69 psia. How much helium does it contain? It can lift a total mass that equals the mass of displaced atmospheric air. How much mass of the balloon fabric and cage can then be lifted?

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mlift = mair – mHe = 1078 - 149 = 929 lbm

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