A 16th century cannon could typically shoot a cannonball up to a distance of around 1,000 to 1,500 yards (or approximately 0.6 to 0.85 miles). The exact range would depend on various factors such as the size and weight of the cannonball, the amount of gunpowder used, and the angle of elevation.
the moon was like a ball and it covered the sun and it likes a ring
ball shaped like a bowl
Small Ball
imagine being in a dark room and holding up a black ball, which you can't see. then you turn on a flashlight and shine it on the moon. you can see the part of the ball that the flashlight shines on but you can't see the other half. now walk around the ball withought getting in the light's way. when you are behind the ball, you can't see it at all. when you are to the side of the ball, you can see half of it. when you are in front of the ball, you can see the whole thing. the ball represents the moon, the flashlight is the sun, and you are the earth. technicaly the ball should be going around you and not you around the ball, but the same effect will happen. this is how moon phases work.
The morningstar was a medieval weapon that originated in Europe in the 14th century. It consisted of a spiked metal ball mounted on a shaft. The inventor of the morningstar is unknown, as it was likely developed by blacksmiths and weapon makers of the time period.
No, you cannot shoot a squirrel out of a cannon as a substitute for a cannonball. The squirrel will disintegrate very quickly.
The first cannon ball was made in the 3rd century BC in a place called Alexandra
First you put in an iron ball (not the ball and chain). Then you put in a bomb.
The Spectator's Clothes
build an air cannon with a big air tank then attach it to a ball valve then make the barrel big enough for a t shirt
Shoot the red ball till it it hits the wall. Then hit the button above the cannon.
A cannon ball.
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To load a 17th century cannon: * Swab the bore to ensure no hot embers remain from previous shot * Load appropriate amount of gunpowder * Load ball (or toher charge) and packing * Insert fuse * Stand back
the size of the cannon ball depends on the size of the cannon. civil war cannons had cannon balls about the size of a child's head, aprox 30cm across
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Yes. In fact, the Navy can shoot projectiles 110+ nautical miles with cannons that use electricity instead of gunpowder for power.