![]() Trebuchets were effective during battle because they could be set up a safe distance away from a castle, and the archers guarding it, while still causing significant amounts of damage. A trebuchet has much better accuracy than other types of catapults. Since trebuchets required aiming, they were typically used to hit stationary targets such as buildings, walls, and even other trebuchets. Projectiles launched by trebuchets included rocks for smashing through castle walls, venomous snakes, beehives, and even dead animals to spread disease. Trebuchets can be distinguished from other types of catapults in that they do not use stored tension (such as in twisted ropes or flexed wood) to launch objects. History of the Trebuchet Ī trebuchet is a type of catapult that was used during the Middle Ages to launch projectiles during battle. What drawback and advantages does the trebuchet have in battle?.How might you measure the maximum height your trebuchet could launch a marshmallow? Try it!. ![]()
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