Mangonel Design
Jason Hoisington
Phys 212
3/21/05

                        
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    The mangonel works on the same principles that a ballista does.  The arm is mounted into coiled ropes, which provide the tension when the arm is drawn back.  The crossbar stops the arms motion and causes the release of the projectile from the basket or sling mounted on the end of the arm.

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