Definition of the seven variables
l1, l2, l3, l4, m1, m2, mb
Two Representations of the Configuration with time
The red and blue dots show where the projectile and counterweights are upon release for maximum range
Energy Analysis
How is the energy partitioned between the cw, projectile, and beam?
Behavior of the 3 angles
Vertical lines are where the projectile leaves the slide and when it leaves the sling
All of the above were for parameters {l,m}={1, 4, 3.25, 1, 100,1, 5}
and initial conditions {ths, phis, psis}={135, 45, 45}.
and initial conditions {ths, phis, psis}={135, 45, 45}.