Question

Name the energy transformations taking place in an arrow released from a bow.

Answer 1

1. Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when an arrow is released from a bow.
2. The work done by stretching the bowstring gets stored as potential energy.
3. The potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when the string is released.
4. And this gives kinetic energy to the bow.

Hence, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when an arrow is released from a bow.