Question

When an arrow is shot from its bow, it has kinetic energy. From where does it get the kinetic

energy: (1)

a) when the arrow is released b) when the bow is released

c) both arrow and bow are released d) None of the above.​

Answer 1

Answer: b) when the bow is released

A stretched bow has potential energy due to the change in its shape. To shot the arrow, the bow has to be released.

Therefore, its potential energy is converted into the kinetic energy of the arrow.