Compound, many different things combine to create a catapult.
lever arm,
torque battery (twisted rope)
winding mechanism
firing control (ratchet system with trigger)
A catapult is a type of lever simple machine that uses the force of tension in a spring or elastic material to launch an object.
A marshmallow catapult is a type of lever, which is a simple machine that helps to lift or move objects with less force. The lever in the catapult allows for the marshmallow to be launched by applying a force on one end.
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".
When two or more simple machines work together, they are called a compound machine. Compound machines are systems that combine multiple simple machines to perform more complex tasks or amplify force.
A complex machine is a single machine that performs multiple simple tasks, such as a car engine. A compound machine is a combination of two or more simple machines working together, such as a bicycle which combines a wheel and axle, lever, and pulley. In summary, a complex machine is one machine with multiple functions, while a compound machine is multiple simple machines working together to achieve a task.
A catapult is actually a compound machine.
lever
A catapult is a type of lever simple machine that uses the force of tension in a spring or elastic material to launch an object.
Simple machine
A marshmallow catapult is a type of lever, which is a simple machine that helps to lift or move objects with less force. The lever in the catapult allows for the marshmallow to be launched by applying a force on one end.
its a compound machine
Its a simple machine machine i could see where your coming from thinking it is a compound machine. But i mean it is simple. Now i know a couple stores have compound machine
a lever and a inclined plane
compound machine
no
No, its a simple machine.
yes