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Catapults come in many sizes and powers, from the simple rubber and wood toy made by little boys, with a range of 10-20 yards to the giant trebuchets used in medieval siege warfare, capable of throwing large rocks up to half a mile.
See: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=06P_RNGP8LU for a Trebuchet in action.
The definition of a catapult might be a device that uses stored energy to propel a projectile, so that a bow is a species of catapult, but a gun isn't.
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What is a good title for catapult project?
a good name or title for an essay about catapults could be ''catapult'' LMAOO
How do use the word catapult in a sentence?
roman catapults could throw six pound objects almost a thrid of a mile.
What is the difference between catapults and trebuchets?
A trebuchet is essentially a slingshot powered by gravity. A cannon is essentially a high tech airgun (pressure provided by gunpowder)
How far can rifles shoot?
It depends on several factors, but in general, the bullet from a handgun can travel a mile or more if fired at an upward angle. As far as accurate shooting, it widely depends. The typical defensive handgun is accurate out to maybe 50 yards (but there are exceptions), but some guns are target models and are accurate further than that.
Why is it necessary to cut the leafy shoot and fit it into the potometer under water?
To minimise the contact between the air and the cut end of the leafy shoot
What did they shoot in catapults?
boulders probably
How does catapults help people today?
shoot it at angry kids to calm them down.
Did Alexander use catapults?
Yes he did as far as i know and catapults have been being used from 400BC-Now so if he was in that time period then YES
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.
What did Romans use to shoot from catapults?
In Ancient Rome the catapults shot large rocks,TNT,and heads of dead men.
How far can a gun shoot?
some shoot far and some dont so they all dont shoot the same length
How far can a chameleon shoot its tongue?
Very far
Why was catapult invented?
In the 14th century Catapults were used by Chinese, Greeks and Romans. They were used to through boulders and other things into cities and castles. Catapults were used so that people could attack enemies from far away.
How far does the bullet go out of a 50 caliber shoot accuratly?
how far does a 50 caliber sniper rifle shoot accuratly
How far can a pump action rifle shoot?
Type of action has nothing to do with how far a weapon will shoot. Caliber and load is what matters.
How far will 7 mag shoot?
How far will it shoot and hit something??? i wouldn't put it past 300 - 400 yards comfortably
How far away can a person shoot a gun?
They can shoot as far away as they want. There have been successful shots at well over a mile.
