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They were massive and hard to move. When gunpowder came along it could do the same thing with little effort.

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Who invented trebuchets?

The traction trebuchet was first invented between 5th - 4th century BC, when it is first mentioned in a 4th century Chinese text. The first evidence of a trebuchet is a 4th century text compiled in pre-Imperial China. The Chinese named the later counterweight trebuchet Huihui Pao, where Pao means bombard. The trebuchet spread to the Mediterranean by 6th century AD. The Byzantine Empire began using the trebuchet in the 6th century, and it is mentioned in the Strategicon of Maurice by Emperor Maurice. The counterweight trebuchet is mentioned in the work of the 12th century Byzantine historian Niketas Choniates.


When did the trebuchet start?

the trebuchet was believed to have started in china around 300 bc


What replaced the trebuchet?

The trebuchet was much like a catapult. It was replaced with the cannon, and later, firearms.


Where was the trebuchet invented?

The traction trebuchet was first invented between 5th - 4th century BC, when it is first mentioned in a 4th century Chinese text. The first evidence of a trebuchet is a 4th century text compiled in pre-Imperial China. The Chinese named the later counterweight trebuchet Huihui Pao, where Pao means bombard. The trebuchet spread to the Mediterranean by 6th century AD. The Byzantine Empire began using the trebuchet in the 6th century, and it is mentioned in the Strategicon of Maurice by Emperor Maurice. The counterweight trebuchet is mentioned in the work of the 12th century Byzantine historian Niketas Choniates.


How does a trebuchet use force?

A trebuchet uses the force of gravity to propel its projectile. The counterweight falling creates kinetic energy, which is transferred to the arm of the trebuchet and then to the projectile, launching it forward. Additionally, the leverage provided by the long arm of the trebuchet amplifies this force.


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As far as i know there are three: the basic catapult, trebuchet, and the floating arm trebuchet.