Master the Art of Catapults and Projectiles

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Which term refers to a ballistic device used since ancient times to launch projectiles great distances with natural energy?

Ballistic

Propellant

Catapult (correct)

Projectile

What does the term 'ballistic' refer to?

A substance that propels something

Projectiles or their flight

The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others

Moving under the force of gravity only (correct)

What is the definition of 'propellant'?

A substance that propels something (correct)

The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others

A ballistic device used since ancient times

Relating to projectiles or their flight

Which term refers to the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors?

Potential energy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kinetic energy' refer to?

Energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key concepts with their definitions:

Potential energy = The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors Torsion = The action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other Projectile = A missile designed to be fired from a rocket, gun, or other device Motion = The action or process of moving or being moved Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related concepts:

Force = Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement Acceleration = Increase in the rate or speed of something Friction = The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another Propellant = A substance that propels something Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions with their corresponding terms:

Energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion = Kinetic energy Relating to projectiles or their flight, or moving under the force of gravity only = Ballistic The action or process of moving or being moved = Motion A ballistic device used since ancient times to launch projectiles great distances with natural energy = Catapult Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related concepts:

Catapult = A ballistic device used since ancient times to launch projectiles great distances with natural energy Kinetic energy = Energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion Projectile = A missile designed to be fired from a rocket, gun, or other device Potential energy = The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Acceleration = Increase in the rate or speed of something Motion = The action or process of moving or being moved Force = Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement Friction = The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another Signup and view all the answers