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The only difference between a trebuchet and a catapult is a catapult is triggered by a spring mechanism and a trebuchet is triggered by weight placed on the throwing. You put weight on the short end of the throwing arm and your projectile goes in a sling attached to the other end. When you release the throwing arm the weight pulls the long end of the throwing arm and launches the sling over and around the rest of the trebuchet. The weight can be positioned in one of two ways, it can be in a fixed position on the end of the throwing arm then there must be wheels attached to the base of the trebuchet so the swinging of the arm doesn't tip over the trebuchet. The other option is to attach the weight with a swinging mechanism such as a basket attached to the end of the arm.
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∙ 10y agoA trebuchet looks like an A figure.
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What replaced the trebuchet?
The trebuchet was much like a catapult. It was replaced with the cannon, and later, firearms.
How fast can a catapult shoot?
how fast can you look up trebuchet
When was Trebuchet MS created?
Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.
What does trebuchet mean?
Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.
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What was a trebuchet used for?
The trebuchet was used to hurl rocks at either enemy bases ( places in which the enemy were living ) or straight towards groups of the enemy. it worked like a see saw and was extremely useful in wiping out large amounts of targeted opponent. However, they were difficult to aim or move, and look a long time to load.
When did the trebuchet start?
the trebuchet was believed to have started in china around 300 bc
How does a catapult and ballista work?
Yes, it is a catapult. Just like a mangonel but not a trebuchet.
How does a trebuchet use force?
A trebuchet uses the force of gravity to propel its projectile. The counterweight falling creates kinetic energy, which is transferred to the arm of the trebuchet and then to the projectile, launching it forward. Additionally, the leverage provided by the long arm of the trebuchet amplifies this force.
What are some catapult designs?
As far as i know there are three: the basic catapult, trebuchet, and the floating arm trebuchet.
