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Kaitlin
Kaitlin asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 8 years ago

what is the difference between a trebuchet and a catapult?

I am writing a report on what a trebuchet is and i need to know the difference. Any other information about a trebuchet that you know would also be helpful.

Update:

Please answer soon if you know anything about trebuchets and catapults.

Update 2:

I have been going through the internet and cannot find information about a trebuchet that is useful for a report all it says is how to make one.

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  • ?
    8 years ago
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    "A catapult is any kind of device that shoots or launches a projectile by mechanical means." "a catapult is any of the ancient types of artillery, including Onagers, Scorpions, Trebuchets, Ballistae, Springalds, Coullards, Bricoles Perriers and more. "

    "The word "Trebuchet" is originally French, and meant something like "to fall over or rotate about the middle" as in a see-saw rotating on its axle. It also seems to have meant a big, heavy beam. Today a Trebuchet is any kind of catapult that is powered by a massive counterweight on one end of an arm, and a sling on the other end. This includes Perriers, or "traction" trebuchets which are powered by a mass of people pulling one end of the arm with ropes." And these are quotes from the source listed, so, please rewrite in your own words.

    Source(s): http://www.catapults.info/trebuchets
  • fuzzykjun
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    one is french,, use your puter and research it yourself ... youkids are so lazy you can't even surf the web for info,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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