How Do You Calculate An Arrows Kinetic Energy?
It’s easy to take a bow and arrow at face value. You fire the arrow from the bow, and you either hit your target or you don’t. However, much like anything, an arrow is a useful and interesting part of science. An arrow has many different scientific properties, despite often being just a long and thin piece of wood with a plastic or metal tip. For example, a fired arrow has a unique amount of kinetic energy. It may seem overwhelming and confusing at first, but calculating that kinetic energy is incredibly easy to do. Weigh the arrow. To find out the arrow’s kinetic energy, plug two properties of the arrow into a mathematical equation. The first is the weight. Use a scale to get an accurate reading and be sure to write it down for later. Find the velocity of the arrow. You can get a rough estimate simply enough, using only a stopwatch and tape measure. Velocity is defined as “distance over time,” often measured in meters/second. Fire your arrow and keep track of the time it takes to hit
