CATAPULT CHALLENGE
Today you will need to do some research about catapults! What are they? Where do they come from? You must be an investigator and figure this out. Use any resources available to you (articles, videos, etc.). Take your time to prepare this. When this is complete you will go in the shop with Mrs. Hagedorn to create your catapult.
Catapult physics is basically the use of stored energy to toss an object, without the use of an explosive. The three primary energy storage mechanisms are tension, torsion, and gravity. The catapult has proven to be a very effective weapon during ancient times, capable of inflicting great damage. The main types of catapults used were the trebuchet, mangonel, onager, and ballista.
Your Task:
Part 1: Create a google doc that answers all the questions below in complete sentences. When complete print off as ONE-TWO pages only.
Catapult physics is basically the use of stored energy to toss an object, without the use of an explosive. The three primary energy storage mechanisms are tension, torsion, and gravity. The catapult has proven to be a very effective weapon during ancient times, capable of inflicting great damage. The main types of catapults used were the trebuchet, mangonel, onager, and ballista.
Your Task:
Part 1: Create a google doc that answers all the questions below in complete sentences. When complete print off as ONE-TWO pages only.
- Explain tension, torsion, and gravity.
- What is a catapult?
- Where did catapults come from? (History of...)
- How does a catapult work?
- What parts do you need to make a catapult? Find a picture identifying the parts.
- Explain the four main types of catapults. Include or draw a small picture of each.