Designing and Analzying a Trebuchet Throwing Arm
This lesson defines the following STEM concepts: Physics Concepts of the fulcrum design (examples – pivot point, counter weight and projectile weight), Engineering – Material strength and elasticity. Design concepts and problem solving, Math – Geometrical design and computation for the pivot point selection on the throwing arm, and Technology – The use of machines and materials to construct the throwing arm and the trebuchet. Contributed by Paul Duplessis.
Lesson Plan: trebuchet_arm_2
Sample Parts:treb_arm_the_one.zip
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