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🧪 Hot Air Balloon Physics Simulation

Interactive simulation of balloon rockets. Helium, Archimedes' lift and atmospheric pressure. Gas physics!

Everyday Physics2DModerate60 FPS📱 Mobile-adapted💧 Water💨 Air & Wind
balloon ↗ Open standalone
⚙ Under the hood

This simulation allows you to explore the complex interplay of buoyancy forces, air pressure changes, and aerodynamic drag as they affect a hot air balloon's flight. By manipulating burner intensity, wind speed, and the balloon’s volume, observe how these factors influence its altitude and stability in real-time.

BuoyancyAir PressureFloating

2D · HTML5 Canvas 2D · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install

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