If your goal with a catapult is to stay as far away as you can while still sending an object a great distance with force and accuracy, what makes a better catapult? How can changing your design or materials impact your force and distance? The physics behind a catapult are simple, pulling back on the arm creates stored or potential energy and when you release the arm it converts that energy to motion and flings your object through the air.
Catapults have been used as weapons since ancient times, their ability to launch heavy projectiles across long distances made them a key element in warfare, you could attack while keeping away at a safe distance.Īny catapult has three basic parts – the arm (including the bucket), an elastic force (elastic force most often uses tension – stretching force or torsion – a twisting force) and the base or fulcrum (the point where your force and arm meet). Thanks!Ĭatapults are one of my all time favorite STEM projects, whether we are sending out a siege of marshmallow snowballs or launching Peeps into easter baskets, kids are always, always enthralled with a good catapult project. Or visit our YouTube channel to see if the video has been uploaded there. Not seeing our videos? Turn off any adblockers to ensure our video feed can be seen. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Disclaimer: This article may contain commission or affiliate links.
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