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physics (C,B)

composition/size

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building and design (H)

range < trebuchet

accurate

tension

history (H)

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Greeks

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power

swing arm

twisted rope

firing

trigger release

loading = inefficient

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optimisement

sling length = length long arm

weight ratio = 133:1

beam ratio 4:1

variables

fulcrum position

short + long arm

sling length

physics

lever arm = large amount of movement

potential energy -> kinetic energy

components

counterweight

sling

lever arm

fulcrum