High Speed Video Analysis of Force by a Bowstring on an Arrow

Introduction  Bows and arrows have been used for years for both hunting and recreational purposes, and over time innovations have been made to the bow to make it easier for the user. An arrow needs to have high force on it in order to accelerate to high speed, but the user must also be capable of drawing back and easily holding the string in this position.  Straight bows, that do not employ technological advances, require the user to hold all of the force back until he needs to release the string, which would be incredibly difficult for an extended period of time. The straight bow would show a linear force versus distance relationship and would follow Hooke’s Law.