Design Goals and Catapult Launch Angle for Optimal Performance
When designing a catapult, key goals include accuracy, power, durability, and safety. To launch an object the farthest, an optimal launch angle needs to be calculated based on projectile motion physics. For practical application, a hands-on project like building a catapult using popsicle sticks, straws, rubber bands, a spoon, tape, and scissors can help understand and test these concepts.
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What are some key design goals when designing a catapult? What angle should be used to launch an object the farthest?
Goal: Build a catapult that can launch a ping pong ball so that it hits the targets in our game Given: Popsicle sticks, straws, rubber bands, spoon, tape and scissors Test: Hit as many of the targets as possible in as few shots as possible
