Catapults

Aim :

I want to find out how to find out to build a working catapults.

Research :

History about the Catapults 

How to make it ( With Popsicles Stick ) 

Catapult Made out of Paper 

Advance Catapult 

Method :

Equipment :

  • A Good Amount of Popsicle Sticks ( At least 20x )
  • 7x Rubber Bands
  • 1x spoon
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Balls of Paper or Aluminum Foil.

Instruction :

  1. Gather your equipment
  2.  Put two popsicle stick next to each other
  3.  Put two more popsicle stick on top of them and hot glue them : Like this

Catapult 

Results :

 

Discussion :

How does the catapult work ?

The Daily DoodleDo! Levers & Catapults

What Forces is involved in the motion of a catapult ?

The forces involve is gravity, air and resistance. The force gravity makes the item go down because gravity keeps everything from leaving the earth’s atmosphere rather than rising up. Air is something that lifts off in the ground.

Lesson Worksheet:Mechanical Advantage | Nagwa

 

 

 

 

 

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