After some thinking I was able to determine that I believe that I do in fact need to measure/ calculate the angle at which the ball is launched. But now that brings up another question of mine, what do I use the potential energy/ kinetic energy velocity calculated for. Because originally I had...
Hey, guys I’m back with one final problem/ issue (last I swear…. I think :) )
Using the info you guys so kindly gave I was able to find the angle at which the arm makes when locked and loaded (correct right ?) I believe this is right as my trebuchet looks like this...
One final Quesiton
Ok thanks a lot guys. But one final question. Do I take the whole throwing arm length or just the length from the launch end to the axel (where it rotates) when its locked back and ready to be launched ? Or am I getting the wrong picture and should take the length of the arm...
I was hoping someone out there could offer me much needed insight on my high school Physics project. I had to build a trebuchet and now I have to write a report about it. I have struggled with this and put much time into try to figure the velocity of the projectile (tennis ball) as it leaves the...