But the intrigue in the catapult’s throwing power still fascinates us to this day. I write and have always had a fascination with literature, whether it be fantasy or realistic fiction, set in times similar to the medieval times. So, I’ve always been interested in how catapults were able to lay siege so successfully, which is why in the novel I am writing, one of the empires uses catapults to continue their campaign over the continent they reside on. Torsion makes catapults throw not only farther, but harder, which is obvious because of the high potential energy the twisted ropes
But the intrigue in the catapult’s throwing power still fascinates us to this day. I write and have always had a fascination with literature, whether it be fantasy or realistic fiction, set in times similar to the medieval times. So, I’ve always been interested in how catapults were able to lay siege so successfully, which is why in the novel I am writing, one of the empires uses catapults to continue their campaign over the continent they reside on. Torsion makes catapults throw not only farther, but harder, which is obvious because of the high potential energy the twisted ropes