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In the elasticity of it being held down. It depends on which catapult mechanism, all catapults are powered by potential energy; for example the simple catapult is an elasctic band that is pulled back converting the energy used to pull it back (usually muscle power) into the potential energy in the stretched elastic band.
Well, elastic potential energy is energy that is released from an object by stretching or pulling. The formula for EPE is : EPE= 1/2 spring constant x extensions (squared) The rubber band is related to EPE because when you bend it back and release it, you are releasing elastic potential energy. (Note: EPE refers to "elastic potential energy".
Elastic potential energy refers to the potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object. An example of this is a spring, which springs back before it has gained elastic potential energy. After a spring gains elastic potential energy, it will be deformed.
Catapults work like third class levers. The base acts as the fulcrum on which the catapult arm pivots. Force is provided by rubber bands attached to the crossbar of the catapult. The rubber bands tighten when the arm is pulled back, so when the arm is released, it is propelled forward until it hits the crossbar. The object being launched is then propelled forward into the air.
potential energy
a catapult has a elastic so it can be pulled back and when u let go it the item in it will go far.the catapult uses tension to give it its power .when the tension on elastics it created by pulling back the lever. it is released by letting go and the object will fly
In the elasticity of it being held down. It depends on which catapult mechanism, all catapults are powered by potential energy; for example the simple catapult is an elasctic band that is pulled back converting the energy used to pull it back (usually muscle power) into the potential energy in the stretched elastic band.
Well, elastic potential energy is energy that is released from an object by stretching or pulling. The formula for EPE is : EPE= 1/2 spring constant x extensions (squared) The rubber band is related to EPE because when you bend it back and release it, you are releasing elastic potential energy. (Note: EPE refers to "elastic potential energy".
Elastic potential energy refers to the potential energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object. An example of this is a spring, which springs back before it has gained elastic potential energy. After a spring gains elastic potential energy, it will be deformed.
kinetic Energy. Energy is transferred from one object to another when a reaction takes place. Energy comes in many forms and can be transferred from one object to another as heat, light, or motion, to name a few. For the blue ball to move to the position of the green ball, energy must be given to the blue ball.
A catapult is a Y shaped device, which is usually made from a forked branch. The lower leg of the Y is held in one hand while the other hand pulls against a length of elastic which is joined at each end to the two upright arms of the Y. As the elastic is pulled back tension builds up in it and it is then suddenly released to fire a stone or other object.
Catapults work like third class levers. The base acts as the fulcrum on which the catapult arm pivots. Force is provided by rubber bands attached to the crossbar of the catapult. The rubber bands tighten when the arm is pulled back, so when the arm is released, it is propelled forward until it hits the crossbar. The object being launched is then propelled forward into the air.
Catapults work like third class levers. The base acts as the fulcrum on which the catapult arm pivots. Force is provided by rubber bands attached to the crossbar of the catapult. The rubber bands tighten when the arm is pulled back, so when the arm is released, it is propelled forward until it hits the crossbar. The object being launched is then propelled forward into the air.
Elastic energy. Elastic energy is released when a substance is deformed and then released so it can go back to its former shape.
Potential energy occurs in a spring when it is stretched because it now has the potential to bounce back with kinetic energy it is said to have elastic potential energy (EPE)
When the elastic is drawn back by the action of work done by the boy, potential energy is at a maximum, stored in the elastic. When it is released most of the energy is converted into kinetic energy of the stone.