Catapults

Catapults

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Engineering

8th Grade

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Easy

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Leslie Conly

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

To hurl or launch something

Back

Catapult

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a catapult?

Back

A catapult was a simple machine. It was used to throw heavy objects at the enemy with great force.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The strongest and most sturdy polygon to use in constructing a base for a catapult is a..

Back

triangle

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which launch angle produces the greatest range? Options: 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees

Back

45 degrees

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Torsion-powered arm with a bucket used to hurl stones or projectiles

Back

Mangonel / Onager

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Giant crossbow design used to fire large arrows or bolts with high accuracy

Back

Ballista

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gravity-powered lever system that uses a counterweight and sling to launch projectiles long distances

Back

Trebuchet

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