Long vs Short Bows: Does Force Depend on String Length?

[daniel_i_l]

According to the equations, the tension of a string depends only on the the force acting (pulling) on it, and not on the length of the string. So why can someone with a bow and arrow with a long string (long bow) exert more force on an arrow than a bow with a short string (short bow)?
Does it have to do with the angle of the string?
Thanks!

 

[zwtipp05]

I think a bow and arrow has to do with the elasticity of the wood. The longer string allows for a longer piece of wood which can be bent further, giving more force.

 

[daniel_i_l]

But isn't this true also for a metal bow that dosn't bend?

 

[Ckoskie]

ok the truth is the the tighter you have the bow string and more poundage you have there for the more force the bow can exert on the arrow