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Who invented the first trebuchet?
A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.
What was the weapon used to hurl boulders horizontally against an enemy's walls?
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When was a trebuchet invented?
The oldest documentation of traction trebuchets date back to China in the 4th century BC. The first record of counterweight trebuchets comes from an Islamic scholar in 1187 AD.
How did the Trebuchet work?
The counterweight is dropped, swinging the beam toward the target. The sling, with the rock in it, is whipped skyward and forward. When the counterweight hits the bottom, the beam stops moving. The sling keeps moving skyward and forward. It swings the rock forward on a second axis multiplying the centrifugal force. When the rock approaches the apex of arc, the release pin is triggered. This lets go of one end of the sling, allowing the rock to fly free.
What weapons were used in the 1200s?
One of the most popular weapons in the 1200s ( medieval times ) was the Trebuchet. It was a 4o foot tall contraption that had a throwing arm that would catapult stones very far distances, some even hundreds of feet!
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
When was Trebuchet MS created?
Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.
What is the difference between Trebuchet and Trebuchet MS fonts?
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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.
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.
What are some catapult designs?
As far as i know there are three: the basic catapult, trebuchet, and the floating arm trebuchet.
Who invented the first trebuchet?
A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.
Where did the trebuchet come from?
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When was the trebuchet created?
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What are the disadvantages of the trebuchet.?
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What country was the trebuchet developed in?
The trebuchet was made in China, however, was used in Muslim and christain countries around the Mediterainean.
