What kind of energy does a catapult use?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of catapult but in broad terms:

During loading some physical effort is put in to pull the catapult into its firing position. Traditionally human energy but it could be an electric motor or some other form of energy. The energy is stored, typically in the form of spring compression. Some energy is lost as heat and sound.

When the catapult is fired the spring energy is converted into movement (kinetic) energy of the fired item. Some energy is lost as heat and sound.

Answer 3

A catapult typically uses mechanical energy, which is converted from the potential energy stored in the tension of the catapult's arm or springs during its operation. When the catapult is triggered, this stored energy is released, propelling the object being launched.

Answer 4

From what I read about catapults, it seems that they store energy in torsion springs. The springs, of course, must be wound up - for example, with muscle power.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It uses elastic energy.