I'm writing a trebuchet report for Physics and I need to find the potential energy and kinetic energy of the trebuchet (the kinetic energy right when my projectile leaves the sling).
Also I need to answer the questions:
If all potential energy is used, and projectile launched at 45 degree angle, what would be max range?
What is the mechanical advantage of the trebuchet?
If you can help, thank you!
2007-12-12 12:54:53 · 2 answers · asked by Rennix 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Trebuchet is a nonlinear device and will yield approximate computations however you will find this site most helpful.
Have fun
2007-12-13 02:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinetic energy = energy of motion. When it does what it does (throwing a rock), can you think of anything that's moving? That's your kinetic energy. Where does the energy come from? How do you get a trebuchet ready to throw its rock?
2016-05-23 07:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋