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    This physics assignment involves building and testing a trebuchet to throw objects different distances. The student built a trebuchet with a base made of wood rails and plywood. Variables tested include the launching arm length, counterweight size, and trigger point. Testing found that arm length had the biggest effect on distance, with heavier weights and optimal trigger points also increasing performance. The best design achieved the greatest distance by combining the maximum arm length, heaviest weight, and ideal trigger point setting.

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    This physics assignment involves building and testing a trebuchet to throw objects different distances. The student built a trebuchet with a base made of wood rails and plywood. Variables tested include the launching arm length, counterweight size, and trigger point. Testing found that arm length had the biggest effect on distance, with heavier weights and optimal trigger points also increasing performance. The best design achieved the greatest distance by combining the maximum arm length, heaviest weight, and ideal trigger point setting.

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    [PHYSICS ASSIGNMENT] August 13, 2010

    MorayfieldStateHigh School
    Year 11 Physics, Semester 2 2010
    Extended Experimental Investigation (EEI)

    Forces &Motion Trebuchet

    Ayesha Berkett-Saleh
    Teacher: Mr Forman

    Start 13/08/10 Finish 00/09/10 Due Date 13/09/10

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    Contents

    Title Page....Page 1

    Contents Page..Page 2

    Abstract.Page 3

    Introduction...Page 4

    Method..Page 5

    Results...Page 6

    Analysis..Page 7

    Discussion...Page 8

    Conclusion..Page 9

    Appendix......Page 10

    Bibliography and References..Page 11

    Acknowledgments..Page 12

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    Abstract

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    Introduction Motion plays a big part of our everyday life, but understanding the physics behind it is something more complex. The aim of this assignment is to throw an object as far as possible using a trebuchet. After analysis of the science of a trebuchet it was found that modifying the length of the arm, the trigger point and the counter weights are all variables that can optimise the performance of a trebuchet. This report will look at the physics of a trebuchet. It will show the building process and changes made along the way. From this process, it will achieve the greatest distance possible thrown.

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    Background Information Physics of a trebuchet Work potential energy Leavers Formulas That sheet with the writing on it and graph thing

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    Method What was used to build a trebuchet? Job Section Part Description Qty Needed Type of Material Size (Length x width x thickness)

    Base

    Long Rails Short Rails Skid Pan

    2 3 1 2 2

    Pine Pine Ply wood Ply Ply wood

    Uprights

    Uprights Ply Reinforcing Braces Axel

    1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

    Launching Arm

    Middle Arm Outer Arm

    Miscellaneous

    String Cloth Projectiles Counterweight Screws Nails Hook Wire Saw Drill

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    Manufacture of the Trebuchet

    Base (picture) The base is made up of 2 (measurements) Long Rails and 4 (measurements) Short Rails. It uses (something) joints to make the base more firm.

    Uprights (picture) The uprights is 2 (measurements) vertical Braces to help support the 2 sheets of plywood which makes up the side. Launching Arm (picture) The Launching arm is made up of 2 (measurement) Middle arms and 2(measurements) outer arms. Multiple holes are drilled into the launching arm to change the length of the arm, and to see what length will throw the best distance. Metal bolt to Counterweight (picture) The counterweight weighs about (weight)

    FINAL PICTURE

    Modifications Variable to be changed talk about changes say what stays the sames Modification and more

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    Results

    Table of values modification 1 distance, what was changed. Values that are kept the same Distance travelled vs arm length (graph) Distance vs counterweight Distance vs trigger point (string thing) Any problems ENERGY TRANSFERRED BETWEEN WEIGHT AND OBJECT

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    Analysis WHAT HAD THE BIGGEST EFFECT What is the best outcome What happens when you put all the best things together

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    Conclusion

    It was found that the trebuchet with a weight of ( ) arm length of () and lifting a (object). Possible improvements. Refer back to the data. Comment about the optimum design. WAS THERE SOMETHING ELSE

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    Appendix

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    Bibliography and References

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    Acknowledgments

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