Question

An archer pulls back the string of a bow to release an arrow at a target. Which kind of potential energy is transformed to cause the motion of the arrow?

a.chemical
b.elastic
c.gravitational
d.magnetic

Answer 1

B.Elastic

The potential energy is stored before you let go of the string, but once the string is let go and the arrow flies it is now elastic.

(The same energy that takes place with a rubber band)