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Airships were often used to carry freight and passengers. But became unpopular after the advent of jets and other types of aircraft because they are slow. Initially they used fuel which made them highly flammable when accidents occured.
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What flammable gas used to be used in airships?
Hydrogen used to be used in airships.
Why is gas no longer used for airships?
gas is still used in airships to provide lift.
What element is used in airships that is dangerous?
Hydrogen was once used to fill airships. Quite dangerous due to how flammable it is.
Which element is also used in airships?
Hydrogen and helium are two elements that are kinda-sorta interchangeable in airships.
Used in airships after the Hindenburg disaster?
Hydrogen
What element is used to fill airships and balloons?
Helium
Why airships today safer than in the past?
because hydrogen used to be in those airships and since hydrogen is flammable it was very dangerous
Why are airships safer than today they were in the past?
Modern airships use Helium for lift which is non-combustible whereas in the past airships such as the Hindenburg used Hydrogen for lift which is highly combustible. In addition, modern airships take advantage of new alloys and polymers which give them a much stronger airframe.
What element was once used to fill airships?
Hydrogen was the gas that was once used to filled airships. It is extremely plentiful and easy to produce. However, it is also extremely flammable and caused a few accidents. Helium is now used.
What airships were used during the blitz of World War 2?
Zepplin
How were Airships used during World War 2?
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What is one use of helium?
Helium is used for inflating balloons and dirigible airships.
