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This catapult is on wheels, so experiment with its firing mechanism to see how
moving it forward or backward affects its power. For example, if you are under
attack, should you fire as you move the catapult backward in retreat, or keep it sta-
tionary? Which gives you more power? How does movement affect the trajectory
of the projectiles? Have fun experimenting!May/June 2022 67