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CE Predict/Explain Two bows shoot identical arrows with
Chapter 2, Problem 31P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 31P
CE Predict/Explain Two bows shoot identical arrows with the same launch speed. To accomplish this, the string in bow 1 must be pulled back farther when, shooting its arrow than the string in bow 2. (a) Is the acceleration of the arrow shot by bow 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the acceleration of the arrow shot by bow 2? (b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
I. The arrow in bow 2 accelerates for a greater time.
II. Both arrows start from rest.
III. The arrow in bow 1 accelerates for a greater time.
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QUESTION:
Problem 31P
CE Predict/Explain Two bows shoot identical arrows with the same launch speed. To accomplish this, the string in bow 1 must be pulled back farther when, shooting its arrow than the string in bow 2. (a) Is the acceleration of the arrow shot by bow 1 greater than, less than, or equal to the acceleration of the arrow shot by bow 2? (b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
I. The arrow in bow 2 accelerates for a greater time.
II. Both arrows start from rest.
III. The arrow in bow 1 accelerates for a greater time.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 3:
Two arrows are coming out at same speed. The bow 2 was pulled back more than the arrow 1. Discuss which one has greater acceleration and why?
(a)