Catapult physics is basically the use of stored energy to hurl a projectile (the payload), without the use of an explosive. The three primary energy storage mechanisms are tension, torsion, and gravity. read more
Catapults have been integral to siege warfare since antiquity. Though ancient Catapults were one of the most effective weapons in siege warfare. Various types of Catapults have been used by the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. The first catapults were early attempts to increase the range and power of a crossbow. read more
Catapults were ancient siege engines that used a simple principle of physics, known as stored energy, to hurl a payload without the need for explosives. The application of sufficient force to an object can change its shape. read more