Torsion Catapult for adjustable distance and consistency

Background:
Archer, August, Henry, Max
We communicated within a scientific
framework by framing our objectives and Design process :
getting them done. We were inspired by We built a square base and frame with upright posts for an
looking at pictures of some medieval axle to pass through. After some mid-construction tests, we
catapults that we thought looked like we decided that it would be more efficient to use a twisted rope
could do. instead of a wooden axle. We attached a cross beam and a
plank to stop the arm at 45 degrees. Then we attached a
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Research objective: vertical post to support the stopper from rocking. We then
Launch the tennis ball as far as possible attached the the rope between the 2 uprights with handles on
either side, and secured a plank in the center of the rope as
the arm.
Materials (no cost):
● Wood planks
Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4:
● Broomstick
● Rope
● Deadbolt
● Tape spool
● Screws
● Nails
● Tape
Design:
Conclusion:
Initial design
● The catapult was very successful at
what it was supposed to do
● All three shots went over 10 meters
Before first test, haven’t ● The only change made during
Putting together the After launching a
frame and axle added mechanism for
successful test
building was adding a larger stopper
loading yet
for the arm
● The ball was launched much farther
after the change was made.
Data:
Our total score was thirty out of February 26, 2021 Catapult: The
thirty. All of our shots were very Long-Reaching History of a prominent
close together, landing in between Medieval Siege Engine Ancient Origins
the second and third target. This https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancien
meant we scored ten points for all t-technology/catapult-long-reaching-history-pro
three shots. minent-medieval-siege-engine-004418