Make a Trebuchet Launcher
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A trebuchet is a device used to hurl a projectile through the air. Experiment with gravity, arm lengths, and counter weights to launch an object super far!

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A trebuchet is a device used to hurl a projectile through the air. Experiment with gravity, arm lengths, and counter weights to launch an object super far!

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Make a Trebuchet Launcher