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An archer shoots an arrow in the air, horizontally. However, after moving some

distance, the arrow falls to the ground. Name and define the initial force that sets
the arrow in motion. Explain why the arrow ultimately falls down.​

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Answer:

The name of the force is elastic (spring) force

Step-by-step explanation:

The elastic force which is the restoration force of an elastic (spring like) object that tries to return to its initial non-stretched state built up by the pulling of the bow by the archer (using the muscles) pushes on the arrow which the archer releases the same time he leaves the bow string, and the arrow flies in the direction already pointed by the archer

The arrow ultimately falls down due to gravity forces that acts on all objects within the Earths gravitational field. However due to the speed of constant horizontal speed of the arrow and increasing downward speed of the due to the gravity force, the falling of the arrow looks disappointing.

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