Range vs counterweight
Engineers (Advanced), mission M2 Energy Transfer, lesson 3 of 6.
Hook
Double the weight, double the range? Let’s test the claim.
Fair test
Counterweight 50, 100, 150, 200 g; 3 throws each. Plot mean range vs mass and describe the shape.
Bonus challenge
Where did the “missing” energy go? List at least 3 places.
The build
- 🏹 Counterweight Trebuchet: The heavy battery box drops, the long arm whips up — and your bush flies across the room! (level 3 of 5, about 40 minutes, 17 steps)