Master the Art of Catapults and Projectiles

<p>Potential energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers