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    Maximizing Projectile Distance with Torsion Spring Catapult

    Yes, it's just the force at the end of the arm. The force suddenly vanishes. We only wanted to test the angles given above in the chart.
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    Maximizing Projectile Distance with Torsion Spring Catapult

    If it helps at all, the torsion spring in this case is one you find in a mousetrap. We've attached a plastic spoon to the lever arm of the mousetrap, which together reach 0.17145 meters. Does this make a difference?
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    Maximizing Projectile Distance with Torsion Spring Catapult

    Homework Statement Determine maximum distance an one ounce projectile can be launched with a torsion spring catapult. Homework Equations E = F * d = 1/2 * m * v02Note: Theta is the measurement of how far the lever arm is being pulled back. Am I missing something?