Question

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Answer 1

Would it be 50 pounds in the forward direction and the weight of the bow in the downward direction?

Answer 2

@mathmate

Answer 3

50 pounds in the forwards due to the tension, 50 pounds backwards due to you pulling it back to keep it stationary, so a net force of 0, as the forces cancel (opposite directions).

Answer 4

If it had a net force of 0, then wouldn't it not shoot?

Answer 5

Also\[force=mass*acceleration=mass*\frac{\text{change \in speed}}{\text{time taken for the change}}\]Acceleration is 0, so the net force is 0

Answer 6

'when taking aim'- this is when it is not shooting. When it is shooting the force would not be 0, you are correct.

Answer 7

Thanks!