catapult’s lever holds a cannonball. The lever is attached to a tightly held rope. When the rope is released, the lever springs

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zaharov [31]

3 years ago

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catapult’s lever holds a cannonball. The lever is attached to a tightly held rope. When the rope is released, the lever springs

forward and launches the cannonball. When the rope is held tightly, which form of energy does it possess?

Physics

1 answer:

Shalnov [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-24T02:10:38+03:00

Shalnov [3]3 years ago

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Answer:

Potential energy

Explanation:

Before release, the catapult has potential energy stored in a tension of torsion device in it. Normally a flexible bow like object that could be made of wood or of metal.