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How does a catapult relate to potential and elastic energy? Explanation too and no links please!

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The catapult works when the potential energy stored in a stretched rubber band is converted to kinetic energy when it snaps back to its loose shape, moving the catapult arm—and the projectile! ... The kinetic energy of the catapult will give the projectile a force moving up and away from the catapult.

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