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All of the potential energy is being released in a short period resulting in a lot of kinetic energy that shoots the ball forward.
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A catapult launches an object far by converting potential energy into kinetic energy. When the tension is released, the stored potential energy is transferred to the object, propelling it forward. Factors like the tension in the catapult's arm, the angle of launch, and the weight of the projectile all contribute to how far the object will be launched. Additionally, reducing air resistance and optimizing the design of the catapult can also help increase the launch distance.
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Does a catapult have to be big for it to go far?
A catapult does not necessarily have to be big for it to go far. There are certain factors that affect how far a catapult will shoot. The speed of shooting and the force applied are the main factors.
How does the catapult work and how does it apply th scientific principles?
Newton's first law is when then load sits in the catapult until the catapult is launched and then it moves. The second law is when the catapult output is given in the amount of force depending on how far the bucket is pulled back. The third law is the catapult will experience exactly the same force as the thrown object but in the opposite direction.
How far will a catapult propel s mass and weight?
That depends on many circumstances including, projectile weight, catapult strength and etc.
Does the angle of a catapult affect the distance of a ball?
Hello: * Yes, the angle of a catapult does affect the distance. And this applies to both changing the angle of the catapult and changing the angle of the terrain under the catapult. If you shoot the catapult at say 45 degrees, you have very good distance. If you shoot it at 30 degrees, while it may be further, it would be lower to the ground and perhaps not travel as far hitting trees and running into wind-shear. If you shoot at say 80 degrees, while the lob goes high up in the air, it won't travel very far. So your best bet, for maximum distance, is to take your catapult to the highest possible altitude, aim for 45 degrees, taking into account the wind direction and speed, and lob away. Don't hit anyone. :) Answer Actually, the maximum distance that can be achieved from a catapult is at an angle of 45 degrees. Every degree increase from 0 up to 45 approaches the maximum distance that something can be thrown. Every degree from 45 to 90 decreases the distance.
Will the mass of an object thrown by a catapult affect the distance?
a catapult with the same amount of force will throw the objects the same distance. the air resistance on the object is the only reason one flies farther. the heavier one doesn't go as far. Also if it is to heavy, it will just fall. it it doesn't weigh enough, it wont go anywhere. Also if it is hollow it wont go anywhere
How far did the fartherst catapult launch?
about 3.5 kilometers
What is the formula to a catapult?
You load the catapult and then you launch it. You wait. Stare at it. Then you look how far it went. Now you'll know how far it went.
How far can a catapult launch?
It depends on the catapault, not every catapault launches the same distance.
How far will a ping pong ball go if you launch it from a catapult that is at a 40 degree angle?
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What problems did the catapult help solve?
the catapult sovled many different problems some are that you would need to throw the object extermly far which is impossible unless the object is very small another promblem the catapult sovled was flinging large masses extermly far without the aid of explosives.
What is needed to make a catapult?
A catapult is a simple machine that throws items very far. Take a plastic sppon and put a small object on it. Pull back and watch it fly, that's how a catapult works
Does a catapult have to be big for it to go far?
A catapult does not necessarily have to be big for it to go far. There are certain factors that affect how far a catapult will shoot. The speed of shooting and the force applied are the main factors.
How far does a catapult shoot?
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How far does a ogre catapult shoot?
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What are some catapult designs?
As far as i know there are three: the basic catapult, trebuchet, and the floating arm trebuchet.
Ping pong ball catapult research far does it fly?
The distance travelled by the ping pong ball would depend on factors such as the force applied by the catapualt, the angle of launch, wind speed, and direction, etc.
Was the catapult effective in medieval times?
The catapult worked by using tension in ropes to pull back the projectile cradle, then release and fling the object. The catapult ropes were usually cranked until enough tension existed, then it was released an all that potential energy turned into mechanical kinetic energy, flinging the object.
