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Will the mass of an object thrown by a catapult affect the distance?
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∙ 13y ago
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
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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.
How is air resistance related to a catapult?
the ball or whatever object that is thrown has air resistance so it makes it go farther or slower and that's how its related
Does weight affect how far an object travels?
yes it does, however, the velocity at which the object is thrown also is a factor to consider.
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.
What is the best way to analyze an object thrown into the air?
whenever an object is thrown in the air we must know the initial velocity with which the object has been thrown.
What is the furthest distance that a catapult has thrown?
thrid to first
How does the angle thrown affect the distance of a ball thrown?
yes it does the optimal ang
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.
How is air resistance related to a catapult?
the ball or whatever object that is thrown has air resistance so it makes it go farther or slower and that's how its related
What is the furthest distance an object has been thrown by a human vertically and horizontally?
Horizontally
What are Trebuchet's thrown with?
Trebuchets aren't thrown. It is a catapult. It launches things. Many different things.
Does weight affect how far an object travels?
yes it does, however, the velocity at which the object is thrown also is a factor to consider.
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.
What is the best way to analyze an object thrown into the air?
whenever an object is thrown in the air we must know the initial velocity with which the object has been thrown.
To what extent does the mass of an object effect the distance thrown?
it will cut through the air more quickly and yet go farther
Why do you have to aim above a target that you want to hit with a thrown object?
Under the influence of gravity, every thrown object begins to accelerate downward as soon as it leaves the hand. The point of the aim must be above the target in order to compensate for the distance of fall during the object's flight time.
What object exhibit two dimensional?
An object thrown upward at an angle An object that's thrown horizontally off a cliff and allowed to fall
