The function of a bow is based on the structural elasticity of wood. For example, a dry birch branch is an elastic structure. When it is bent, it tries to return to its original shape.


Long bows (on the left) and crossbows (on the right) are ancient weapons that are based on the structural elasticity of wood.

Long bows and crossbows base their function on the structural elasticity of wood. The third type of bow is the recurve bow. The ends of the recurve bow are bent towards the bow's front. They are made from a blend of different materials.


Recurve bows.