Medieval Catapults
The angle that a catapult is built with directly impacts the trajectory of the item thrown. To prove this point one should look at the history of catapults. Another area to consider would be the mechanics of catapults. In addition, consider the improvements made on catapults throughout the modern times. Finally you should consider the different angles that an item is thrown from. Using information from the past and present times can help to find the best angle to accurately throw an object at the farthest target.
First the history of catapults, Medieval catapults varied widely in shape, size and design. The purpose of its use was almost the same. Whether it was the massive trebuchet or the mangonel, they were all feared for their ability to cause widespread devastation. In the middle ages catapults were widely used. The main catapults used during the Middle Ages was the trebuchet. The trebuchet is the oldest among the siege weapons and also the most powerful and effective. Believed to have been invented in the Middle East or China, it came to be a part of warfare in Europe during the Medieval times and was known in England as "ingenium". The trebuchets were used to throw a range of objects, from stones, poles, metal weapons and fireballs to …show more content…
Research shows that the best angle is 45 degrees. This is logical because if you shoot it from 25 degrees gravity would put too much force against the ball. This force would not allow the ball to travel as far. If you put an angle above 45 degrees the ball would not have enough force to go far. Rhett Allain, 2008 stated that “Most people know that a ball without air resistance (traditional projectile motion) goes the farthest if you throw it at a 45 degree angle.” In my experience when I throw something from 45 degrees it goes farther. If I throw an object from greater than 45 degrees the distance it travels is
First the history of catapults, Medieval catapults varied widely in shape, size and design. The purpose of its use was almost the same. Whether it was the massive trebuchet or the mangonel, they were all feared for their ability to cause widespread devastation. In the middle ages catapults were widely used. The main catapults used during the Middle Ages was the trebuchet. The trebuchet is the oldest among the siege weapons and also the most powerful and effective. Believed to have been invented in the Middle East or China, it came to be a part of warfare in Europe during the Medieval times and was known in England as "ingenium". The trebuchets were used to throw a range of objects, from stones, poles, metal weapons and fireballs to …show more content…
Research shows that the best angle is 45 degrees. This is logical because if you shoot it from 25 degrees gravity would put too much force against the ball. This force would not allow the ball to travel as far. If you put an angle above 45 degrees the ball would not have enough force to go far. Rhett Allain, 2008 stated that “Most people know that a ball without air resistance (traditional projectile motion) goes the farthest if you throw it at a 45 degree angle.” In my experience when I throw something from 45 degrees it goes farther. If I throw an object from greater than 45 degrees the distance it travels is