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Which outcome occurs when a hot air balloon encounters localized atmospheric cooling?

A)Balloon descent accelerates; volume decreases
B)Lift increases surpassing structural limits
C)Envelope heats to compensate instability
D)Burner efficiency optimizes with lower temperatures

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The balloon descends faster because thermal contraction reduces air volume inside, driving loss of buoyancy due to decreased air density. This process causes a phase transition; therefore, descent occurs rather than increased lift in stable warming conditions.

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