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there was a weight at one end and a prejectile at the other

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Q: How did a medieval trebuchet work?
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Who invented the first trebuchet?

A trebuchet is defined as a machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles. The first trebuchet was invented by the Chinese in the 4th century BC.


What is a trebuchet?

A trebuchet is a medieval siege weapon. Some trebuchets were very large and could throw very heavy objects over the walls of castles. There is a link below to an article with more information.


How does Leonardo da vinci's trebuchet work?

it just does


What is another word for catapult?

Another work for catapult is trebuchet.


Would a catapult work in zero gravity?

a catapult yes. a trebuchet no


How was the Trebuchet made in Medieval Times?

The normal struckture is made out of oak and the throwing arm is made of ash! wow where do people get this fantastic info from and its spelt structure


How does a catapult and ballista work?

Yes, it is a catapult. Just like a mangonel but not a trebuchet.


Who invented the trebuchet?

The traction trebuchet was first invented between 5th - 4th century BC, when it is first mentioned in a 4th century Chinese text. The first evidence of a trebuchet is a 4th century text compiled in pre-Imperial China. The Chinese named the later counterweight trebuchet Huihui Pao, where Pao means bombard. The trebuchet spread to the Mediterranean by 6th century AD. The Byzantine Empire began using the trebuchet in the 6th century, and it is mentioned in the Strategicon of Maurice by Emperor Maurice. The counterweight trebuchet is mentioned in the work of the 12th century Byzantine historian Niketas Choniates.


What does trebuchet mean?

Trebuchet is catapult that uses weight to fire.


When was Trebuchet MS created?

Trebuchet MS was created in 1996.


What is the purpose of a trebuchet?

the purpose of a trebuchet is that it can throw heavy things in war


What is the difference between Trebuchet and Trebuchet MS fonts?

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