« previous next »

Author Question: How does increasing the mass of the counterweight on a trebuchet affect how far it can launch a projectile? (Read 605 times)

Hungry!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,071
on: Jun 23, 2013
how does increasing the mass of the counterweight affect the velocity at which the projectile is thrown, and how does this affect its trajectory?
how does increasing counterweight affect the time the sling slips off the release pin?
How does the increased mass make the counterweight fall faster?


curlz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2013
Use the Force=mass*acceleration, Luke!

;-)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Hawke

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
Reply #2 on: Jun 23, 2013
The force applied by the counterweight or the projectile is its mass times its acceleration due to gravity. More counterweight mass = more force. More counterweight force = faster acceleration of the projectile.


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Prostate cancer. In this example, a large mass has grown into the urinary bladder. Prostate cancer i Prostate cancer. In this example, a large mass has grown into the urinary bladder. Prostate cancer i
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010 The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
Effect of Increasing the Investment Rate on the Steady State Effect of Increasing the Investment Rate on the Steady State
0.123 g of a gas occupy a volume of 124 mL at 120. °C and 760. torr. Its molar mass is ... 0.123 g of a gas occupy a volume of 124 mL at 120. °C and 760. torr. Its molar mass is ...
How many grams of tartaric acid, H2C4H4O6, (molar mass = 150.10 g) are needed to How many grams of tartaric acid, H2C4H4O6, (molar mass = 150.10 g) are needed to
Given that sodium chloride is 39.0% sodium by mass, how many grams of sodium chl Given that sodium chloride is 39.0% sodium by mass, how many grams of sodium chl
Video: Buffers definition and the role of buffer in the body

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library