What type of simple machine is a slingshot?

Answer 1

Is a trampoline a pulley system

Answer 2

No, a simple machine (in general) means that you put energy into a simple machine at a certain force and over a certain distance and you get a different force (greater or lesser force) over a different distance. (if you gain force using a simple machine than you necessary lose speed and distance) A spring only (at best) gives you the exact same energy that you put into the spring and also gives you that energy with the exact same force that you put in. It seems like a simple machine only because it stores energy and you can slowly charge it but quickly discharge it, giving the illusion of gaining speed or force.

Answer 3

Well, darling, a slingshot is a classic example of a lever. You pull back the elastic band (the effort), which acts as the input force. When you release it, the stored energy propels the projectile forward (the output force). It's simple physics, really.

Answer 4

its not, a machine has moving working parts a spring doesn't have those, only stored energy (potential) when it is compressed and kinetic (when its released) it doesnt work on its own.

Answer 5

A slingshot is a type of flexible lever.

Answer 6

A lever and pully system combined to make it (the hinge) rotate.

Answer 7

lever as it uses fulcrum.