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The catapult worked by using tension in ropes to pull back the projectile cradle, then release and fling the object. The catapult ropes were usually cranked until enough tension existed, then it was released an all that potential energy turned into mechanical kinetic energy, flinging the object.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agocatapults were used to keep there castles safe and attack the enemy from far distances heavy bolders
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∙ 13y agoyes the catapult was effective until the cannons and gun powder came in the 14th century
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∙ 14y agoyes. yes.
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What was the medieval catapult made of?
oak wood :)
What is the difference between an Onager and a Catapult?
I always thought that an onager was a particularly large type of catapult
How many people did it take to make a medieval catapult?
The average medielval catapult was manned by four men, two to wind the rope taught, one for range finding and aiming, and the last man for loading and firing.
What are the benefits of a medieval catapult?
They would catapult large rocks to break the walls of cities to gain access killing some of the enemy in the process.
What year was the catapult build?
A tree was the first supply to the Medieval times people. They carved the wood to establish the peices of how they wanted. Then when all the peices were finished they would get a rope and twist it up to make the throwing effect of the catapult. The finished product would look something like this...
Where were catapults built in medieval times?
They were built in catapult factories.
Why was the cattapult invented?
Catapult was used in ancient and medieval times, for hurling missiles, such as large stones or spears.
When you catapult a gummy bear why does it work?
Because the catapult is effective.
What was the medieval catapult made of?
oak wood :)
What did medieval weapons do in medieval times?
kill people in many effective and particularly unpleasant ways.
What is a mongonal?
Medieval catapult like siege weapon.
When did they use the catapult?
1734-1785 Medieval Period
How many people did it take to make a catapult?
The exact number of people it takes to make a medieval catapult. :-)
What is the difference between an Onager and a Catapult?
I always thought that an onager was a particularly large type of catapult
Why did they make the catapult?
to throw big stones at enemies in medieval time.
Was every medieval catapult English?
God only knows. Soz!!
How many people did it take to make a medieval catapult?
The average medielval catapult was manned by four men, two to wind the rope taught, one for range finding and aiming, and the last man for loading and firing.
