Trebuchet Engineering

What kind of materials were sometimes launched by trebuchets to spread disease?

• Infectious agents in glass containers

• Poisoned water

• Contaminated food

• Sewage and animal carcasses

What is the primary reason trebuchets had superior range and accuracy compared to other medieval siege weapons?

• Their larger size

• The use of gunpowder

• Superior construction materials

• The physics of their operation

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What was a unique application of trebuchets mentioned in the video?

• Sending messages across rivers

• Launching pumpkins in competitions

• Transporting goods over mountains

• Fishing in large lakes

What was the primary use of trebuchets during the middle ages?

• For communication over long distances

• For hunting large animals

• As a means of transportation

• To break down enemy fortifications

What is the ratio of the long end to the short end of the trebuchet beam typically?

• 4:1

• 4:6

• 3:1

• 2:1

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What is the maximum efficiency range for transferring energy to the projectile in a trebuchet?

• 50% to 60%

• 70% to 80%

• 80% to 90%

• 90% to 100%

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What method is used to solve the complex equations of motion for a trebuchet?

• Analytical solution

• Trial and error

• Numerical integration

• Simple algebra

How much heavier should the counterweight be compared to the payload for optimal performance?

• 100 times

• 200 times

• 50 times

• 10 times

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What is the optimal angle for releasing the projectile from the sling?

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

The trebuchet was created how many years before Newton entered the field of Physics?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 500 years