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

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The tension in a bowstring is influenced by the force applied, not the string length itself. However, longer bows can exert more force due to the increased elasticity of the wood, allowing for greater bending and energy storage. The angle of the string may also play a role in force exertion. In contrast, metal bows, which do not bend, rely on the tension of the string to determine force. Ultimately, the tighter the bowstring and the higher the poundage, the greater the force exerted on the arrow.
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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!
 
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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.
 
But isn't this true also for a metal bow that dosn't bend?
 
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
 

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