Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

An archer draws the bowstring back to position X. The bowstring and arrow are shown, together with the tension $T$ in the string. He then pulls the bowstring back further to position Y. When the arrow is released from position Y, the resultant force on it is greater. What is the increase in force?

  • A$15\,\text{N}$
  • B$27\,\text{N}$
  • C$40\,\text{N}$
  • D$53\,\text{N}$

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