When an arrow is released from a bow,from where does the arrow acquire its kinetic energy?

  • A
    From the heat energy of the bow.
  • B
    From the potential energy stored in the stretched bowstring.
  • C
    From the chemical energy of the archer.
  • D
    From the gravitational potential energy of the arrow.

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