Elmira Moskvina
Orville Mohe
Tyler Grosman
Nelson Touboul
Physics
April 23rd, 2015
Catapult Project
Purpose:
The purpose of this lab is to experiment the effect of the angle of projection on the distance of the marshmallow.
Procedure:
We bound the ends of 6 wooden sticks in a pyramid structure to make the shell of the ballista. We then tied rubber bands to two sides and the bottom of the case, this formed the source to pull and create tension to shoot the marshmallow. We then cut off the base of a plastic water bottle to form the holder of the marshmallow. While that was happening we created a base to put the ballista, this was for style.
Orville Mohe
Tyler Grosman
Nelson Touboul
Physics
April 23rd, 2015
Catapult Project
Purpose:
The purpose of this lab is to experiment the effect of the angle of projection on the distance of the marshmallow.
Procedure:
We bound the ends of 6 wooden sticks in a pyramid structure to make the shell of the ballista. We then tied rubber bands to two sides and the bottom of the case, this formed the source to pull and create tension to shoot the marshmallow. We then cut off the base of a plastic water bottle to form the holder of the marshmallow. While that was happening we created a base to put the ballista, this was for style.
Conclusion:
Throughout the duration of this lab, it was observed that the structure of our launcher allowed our marshmallow to travel the required distance due to the successful structure and angle of projection on the marshmallow being fired. The trials were consistent with the slight adjustments made after each attempt in order to maximize the distance that the marshmallow traveled.
Throughout the duration of this lab, it was observed that the structure of our launcher allowed our marshmallow to travel the required distance due to the successful structure and angle of projection on the marshmallow being fired. The trials were consistent with the slight adjustments made after each attempt in order to maximize the distance that the marshmallow traveled.