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Does mass affect catapult?
If we catapult an object with the lowest mass, then that object will travel the farthest average distance. If we catapult an object with the highest mass, then that object will most often travel straight.
What is the effect of size of a catapult on distance?
How does the length of the throwing arm affect the horizontal distance travelled by an object that is thrown from a catapult? Increasing length of the throwing arm, also increases the horizontal distance travelled by the thrown object.
Does the weight of the projectile affect how far it goes?
This means that at a specific weight, the projectile can travel the farthest it can, and from that point onwards, the distance will only increase.
How do you increase the distance of a catapult?
How to Make a Catapult Launch Farther
- Use Bungee Cord Power. Use the tension of bungee cords as opposed to springs to power your catapult.
- Shoot From the Best Angle. Create an arm break that stops the arm at a 45-degree angle from the floor.
- Use a Snug Fit.
- A Sturdy Base Makes a Big Difference.
Does distance depend on mass?
Mass does not affect either velocity, time, or distance.
Does mass increase stopping distance?
If you can make your tires skid, mass does not really affect stopping distance. This is another way of saying the limiting factor is road/tire friction. Thus max stopping force increases proportionally with mass and balances the F=ma equation.
How does physics have an effect on catapults?
Physics has a great effect on catapults because it deals with nature and properties of energy. Using the catapult as our constant force, the distances of the objects will vary from each other depending on their mass. Physicists such as Galileo Galilei and Sir Isaac Newton, were one of the major and most well known physicist that observed motion.
How does the Wyvern catapult relate to physics?
The wyvern catapult is basically gravity and weight powered, because it uses the tension or counterpoise (Hoisington). Physics has a great effect on catapults because it deals with nature and properties of energy. Using the catapult as our constant force, the distances of the objects will vary from each other depending on their mass.
Which is the best type of catapult to use?
The type of catapult we are going to make and use is the mangonel catapult. The wyvern catapult is basically gravity and weight powered, because it uses the tension or counterpoise (Hoisington). Physics has a great effect on catapults because it deals with nature and properties of energy.
What is the relationship between acceleration and mass?
Catapult Projectile Motion. The relationship between mass and acceleration is such that the heavier an object the more acceleration it needs to accelerate the same as an object with a lighter mass (“Newton’s Second Law”). Acceleration is the change in velocity over change in time which can be measured in meters per second squared.