A balloon is filled with cold air and placed in a warm room. It is NOT in thermal equilibrium with the air of the room until:
A. it rises to the ceiling
B. it sinks to the floor
C. it stops expanding
D. it starts to contract
E. none of the above
Answer: C. it stops expanding
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