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Created during the 12th century, the counterweight trebuchet has been used for hundreds of years to hurl objects long distance. Based on the conservation of energy and torque, trebuchets have launched objects weighing over 159 kg. To launch a projectile at furthest distance possible, only two things need to be taken into account; the difference in height between the launching point and the landing point of the projectile and the angle at which the projectile is released. Q1. To attain maximum range, object should be thrown at 45 degree with the horizontal. What should be the angle of projection to attain the same horizontal range as is attained by the object thrown at 60 degree. * |
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Answer» First APPEARING in the 12th century, the counterweight trebuchet has been used for hundreds of YEARS to hurl objects over long DISTANCES. Based on the conservation of ENERGY and TORQUE, trebuchets can launch objects weighing over 350 pounds. Today, trebuchets are often used at the annual pumpkin chunking contests in Delaware. Amazing But True
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