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What forces are you using when you pull the slingshot part back on a catapult?
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∙ 11y ago
Both: The elastic ropes attached to the frame and the arm pull, while the arm pushes the projectile.
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∙ 15y ago
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What kind of energy has a catapult when the elastic has been back?
potential energy
How does the catapult work and how does it apply th scientific principles?
Newton's first law is when then load sits in the catapult until the catapult is launched and then it moves. The second law is when the catapult output is given in the amount of force depending on how far the bucket is pulled back. The third law is the catapult will experience exactly the same force as the thrown object but in the opposite direction.
How does a catapult get its energy to launch items?
Catapults work like third class levers. The base acts as the fulcrum on which the catapult arm pivots. Force is provided by rubber bands attached to the crossbar of the catapult. The rubber bands tighten when the arm is pulled back, so when the arm is released, it is propelled forward until it hits the crossbar. The object being launched is then propelled forward into the air.
Which questions would be answered using concepts from physics?
What are the forces that cause a pendulum to swing? How high will a thrown object rise before gravity pulls it back to Earth?
What kind of energy does a catapult use?
In the elasticity of it being held down. It depends on which catapult mechanism, all catapults are powered by potential energy; for example the simple catapult is an elasctic band that is pulled back converting the energy used to pull it back (usually muscle power) into the potential energy in the stretched elastic band.
How do you use a slingshot?
For a slingshot you usually hold the rock or whatever you are launching in the rubber band and then pull back, then you release and it goes flying
What were some of the hazards of building and using catapults?
You could get crushed by a huge rock. you could get back problems from haling the rocks you could be thrown by the catapult
How did the catapult impact history?
The catapult 's development reaches back into antiquity. The catapult was developed to breech fortress walls during attacks. Catapults were used up until WWI
How does catapult works?
a catapult has a elastic so it can be pulled back and when u let go it the item in it will go far.the catapult uses tension to give it its power .when the tension on elastics it created by pulling back the lever. it is released by letting go and the object will fly
What is needed to make a catapult?
A catapult is a simple machine that throws items very far. Take a plastic sppon and put a small object on it. Pull back and watch it fly, that's how a catapult works
Is a slingshot dangerous?
Yes because you can pull back crooked and hit your hand
What kind of energy has a catapult when the elastic has been back?
potential energy
Was the catapult effective in medieval times?
The catapult worked by using tension in ropes to pull back the projectile cradle, then release and fling the object. The catapult ropes were usually cranked until enough tension existed, then it was released an all that potential energy turned into mechanical kinetic energy, flinging the object.
What type of machine a catapult is?
A catapult is a type of siege engine that uses mechanical force to launch projectiles, such as rocks or arrows, over long distances. It works by using a lever or other mechanical means to store and release tension, propelling the projectile forward.
What is a catapult?
A hand catapult (or slingshot) is a Y-shaped device, which is usually made from a forked branch. The lower leg of the Y is held in one hand while the other hand pulls against a length of elastic which is joined at each end to the two upright arms of the Y. As the elastic is pulled back tension builds up in it and it is then suddenly released to fire a stone or other object.Much larger Catapults were also used in ancient times to hurl huge rocks to break down castle walls and other defenses.
How do you defeat the donut man on the simpsons game?
hit his back with slingshot and it opens and u hav to hit him with homer
How do you play ice slide in miniclip?
click to pull the catapult back, and click to jump over obsticles
