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Science Fair 2015

Published on Feb 11, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE TREBUSHOW

BY NICHOLAS HAMILTON
Photo by Glench

QUESTION

  • What are ways we can optimize
  • a trebuchet's launch distance.
Photo by mandydax

Hypothesis
I believe that if I increase the distance between the weight and the fulcrum then it won't go as far. I further believe that if I increase the sling length it will go further.

Photo by Nathan Wells

MATERIALS

  • Trebuchet
  • Golf balls
  • Really big field
Photo by Etrusia UK