Definition: The phenomenon of an arrow
traveling in the direction it is pointed at, at full draw. The
bending of the arrow when released is the
explanation of the paradox. The experience of the arrow
oscillating back-and-forth as it travels towards a target it will
straighten out and hit the target.
·First Stage: The arrow is pointing to
the right of the target. There is a force and a moment at this
point.
·Second Stage: The arrow is now in line
with the target, and then moves slightly to the left. There is a
moment at the center of mass of the arrow and the equation used is
the rigid body equation, which equals Iα.I is the inertia and α is the angular
acceleration.
·Third Stage: The arrow leaves bow and
flies directly to the target. It is fully oscillating at this
moment.
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
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