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Ideal Gas Law

P*V = n*R*T

where
P = pressure
V = volume
n = number of moles
R = the universal gas constant
T = temperature in degrees Kelvin

If you fill up a balloon with a small amount of air, then set it in direct sunlight, you will see that the balloon expands. This expansion is due to an increase in volume, which results from
Responses
A a decrease in the pressure of the air in the balloon.a decrease in the pressure of the air in the balloon.
B an increase in the temperature of the air in the balloon.an increase in the temperature of the air in the balloon.
C an decrease in the pressure of the air outside of balloon.an decrease in the pressure of the air outside of balloon.
D an increase in the temperature of the rubber that makes the balloon.

Answer 1

B) an increase in the temperature of the air in the balloon.