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Is a trebuchet a Force Magnifier or a Distance Magnifier?
I'm unsure as to what exactly a distance magnifier is so hopefully someone with expertise in trebuchets can add to this. However I am confident that a trebuchet works on the principle of a lever. A lever is a force magnifier. Yet a trebuchet also uses a sling to launch the projectile in a parabolic arc which has the effect of increasing the distance, so perhaps it qualifies as both? A lever is most often used as a force multiplier, where the load moves through a smaller distance than the applied force, but in the case of a trebuchet the lever is used in the opposite sense. The load moves through a greater distance than the applied force and so the trebuchet is a distance multiplier.
What type of simple machine was the trebuchet?
A lever
What terms are used to describe how much an object weighs?
Weight or mass can be given in:ouncespoundstons
What are examples of potenial energy?
An example of potential energy: a cocked trebuchet
How much does chingy weight?
how much do chingy weight
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
What are the similarities between a catapult and a trebuchet?
a trebuchet is a type of catapult. it used a counter weight
What is the difference between a trebuchet and a catapult?
The difference is that the trebuchet sling the stone or fireballs .A catapult doesn't sling and it doesn't carry as much weight
What does a trebuchet look like?
The only difference between a trebuchet and a catapult is a catapult is triggered by a spring mechanism and a trebuchet is triggered by weight placed on the throwing. You put weight on the short end of the throwing arm and your projectile goes in a sling attached to the other end. When you release the throwing arm the weight pulls the long end of the throwing arm and launches the sling over and around the rest of the trebuchet. The weight can be positioned in one of two ways, it can be in a fixed position on the end of the throwing arm then there must be wheels attached to the base of the trebuchet so the swinging of the arm doesn't tip over the trebuchet. The other option is to attach the weight with a swinging mechanism such as a basket attached to the end of the arm.
What replaced the trebuchet?
The trebuchet was much like a catapult. It was replaced with the cannon, and later, firearms.
Why aren't trebuuchets used anymore?
The trebuchet stopped being used when the rulers discovered gun powder and the trebuchet lost fame and was forgotten.
What country was the trebuchet developed in?
The trebuchet was made in China, however, was used in Muslim and christain countries around the Mediterainean.
What is trebuchet used for today?
it is used for pumpkin tossing and for experiments
Who invented the first trebuchet?
A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.
Was trebuchet used in Egyptian civilization?
No. The Egyptian civilization had fallen before the trebuchet was developed (China, 3rd/4th centuries AD).
How do you spell trebushae?
From the French, the word is "trebuchet", a catapult formed with a weight,rope, and swing arm.
Is the trebuchet still used to day?
Interestingly enough it is, just not for military uses. There is a contest called, "Punkin Chunkin" every year that has a trebuchet division. There are also several performance artists who throw things with trebuchet.
