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What is the launcher called on a catapult?
The hand
What is a large slingshot like weapon in medieval times?
I think what you are asking about was the trebuchet, which was much more like a sling than like a slingshot. There was a type of catapult called a ballista, which was like a large crossbow, and it is possibly a similarity to this type of weapon that is the reason people in England and many other places call a slingshot a catapult.
How many different types of medieval sieges designs are there?
what are sieges designs
What are the benefits of a medieval catapult?
They would catapult large rocks to break the walls of cities to gain access killing some of the enemy in the process.
How much weight can a catapult hold?
if it had a large weight it was throwing then it probably would affect the throwing distance and height...the best rock thrower is called a trebuchet. it could also affect the speed the progectile is moving making it fall short of the desired distance. If it is too heavy the catapult might not be able to lift the progectile off the ground. hope this helps -coliam
A device for throwing stones or other projectiles?
A catapult is a device used for throwing stones or other projectiles. It uses tension or torsion to store energy and release it rapidly to propel the object. Catapults were historically used in warfare for sieges or to launch projectiles over walls.
What was the catapult called in the movie gladiator?
it was not a catapult it was a trebushete (pronawnced treb-you-shey)
What is a sentence using the word catapult?
You use a catapult to launch things into the air.
Why is a catapult called a catapult?
The word catapult came from ancient greece. It was also invented there. It means from two seperate words kata pultos
What is the launcher called on a catapult?
The hand
What kind of simple machine is a catapult and what is the pivot point called?
A catapult is a type of lever because it uses a fulcrum or pivot point to launch the projectile. The pivot point in a catapult is called the "fulcrum".
How a catapult is used?
To launch a large rock by kinetic power.
How is the a catapult used?
To launch a large rock by kinetic power.
When was Sieges Even created?
Sieges Even was created in 2004.
When did Sieges Even end?
Sieges Even ended in 1997.
When did Sieges of Toishi happen?
Sieges of Toishi happened in 1550.
What was the roman stone catapult called?
Mangonel.
