Definitions
- Describing a large, heavy artillery weapon used in warfare. - Referring to a historical weapon that fires projectiles at high speeds. - Talking about a military weapon used for long-range attacks or defense.
- Describing a portable weapon used by infantry to launch explosive shells. - Referring to a device used in construction to hold and mix building materials. - Talking about a bowl-shaped vessel used for grinding substances into a fine powder.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of weapons used in different contexts.
- 2Both involve launching projectiles.
- 3Both have historical significance.
- 4Both can cause destruction or damage.
- 5Both require skill and training to operate.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Cannons are larger and heavier than mortars.
- 2Function: Cannons are used for long-range attacks or defense, while mortars are typically used for shorter-range attacks.
- 3Mobility: Mortars are more portable and easier to move than cannons.
- 4Projectile Type: Cannons fire solid cannonballs, while mortars launch explosive shells.
- 5Usage: Cannons are primarily used in warfare, while mortars have both military and civilian applications.
Remember this!
Cannon and mortar are both types of weapons that launch projectiles. However, there are several differences between them. Cannons are larger and used for long-range attacks or defense, while mortars are smaller, more portable, and used for shorter-range attacks. Additionally, cannons fire solid cannonballs, while mortars launch explosive shells. Cannons are primarily used in warfare, while mortars have both military and civilian applications.
