My Catapult Assignment: Popsicle Sticks And The Elastic Band

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Catapult Assignment How it worked:
My catapult functioned by using built up tension in the 2 vertical popsicle sticks and the elastic band wrapped around the 2 popsicle sticks.

The forward momentum is created by using the potential energy in the popsicle sticks and the elastic band; so when it is released, all the potential energy, becomes mechanical energy. My catapult is a slingshot style design.

If I were to build my catapult again, I would probably add a calibration device, because when the catapult is fired it does not always shoot the same way, as the elastic is not restricted in any way.

I think my catapult was successful because 3 times out of 5 I was able to get near the hole on the target. The catapult also shoots much quicker

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