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arabera fleur linsen 5 years ago

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Medieval war machines were engineering marvels that played vital roles in historical battles. The trebuchet, a sophisticated siege engine, used a lever arm and counterweight to convert potential energy into kinetic energy, launching projectiles with impressive force.

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Medieval war machines

Ballista

physics (C,B)
composition/size
elastic potential energy -> kinetic energy
building and design (H)
range < trebuchet
accurate
tension
history (H)
'throw'
Medieval Era
Greeks

Mangonel (F)

power
swing arm
twisted rope
firing
trigger release
loading = inefficient

Trebuchet (A,D,E,G,I)

optimisement
sling length = length long arm
weight ratio = 133:1
beam ratio 4:1
variables
fulcrum position
short + long arm
sling length
physics
lever arm = large amount of movement
potential energy -> kinetic energy
components
counterweight
sling
lever arm
fulcrum