Tools of Destruction
Since the dawn of time, the destructive nature of man has led them to develop tools, methods of killing each other in the most efficient way possible. These methods were revolutionary in the fact that each made killing easier, more impersonal. Tools such as the Trebuchet Catapult, The Sling, and the more recent Gatling Gun, are all tried and true weapons that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the battlefield.
Here, we will closely examine the physics behind each of these weapons. You'll see how counter-weights in the Trebuchet allow projectiles to be launched incredible distances. You'll see how energy is transferred and released in the sling, enabling the missile to fly at high speeds. And you'll learn about the use of gravity and simple machines, and how they help to change the modern battlefield forever, with the Gatling Gun.
Here, we will closely examine the physics behind each of these weapons. You'll see how counter-weights in the Trebuchet allow projectiles to be launched incredible distances. You'll see how energy is transferred and released in the sling, enabling the missile to fly at high speeds. And you'll learn about the use of gravity and simple machines, and how they help to change the modern battlefield forever, with the Gatling Gun.