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Build a Binder Clip Catapult

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DC11297

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Catapults have been used to launch projectiles during battles from the time of the ancient Greeks to World War I. Make a catapult using simple materials and then test the machine to see what variables affect launch distance. Improvements may then be made to increase the accuracy of the launch.

Concepts

  • Levers
  • Potential Energy
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Mechanics