CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen because it is

    A)  Incombustible

    B)  Lighter than hydrogen

    C)  Radioactive

    D)  More abundant than hydrogen

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Helium (He) is a non-flammable (incombustible) gas and its lifting power is 93% as compared to flammable hydrogen gas, due to these reasons it is used in filling balloons and other lighter air-crafts.


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