Now, when the arrow is loosed, the string descends pushingthe arrow forward. The angle grows wider as the hypotenusebecomes shorter. When the string reaches its rest position,61/2 inches from the bow, we have an angle with 1/2 inch baseand 61/2 hypotenuse. According to all previous lines of reason-ing the line of the arrow's flight should be considerably tothe left of the target, but, when the arrow is properly aimedand loosed, it goes, unerringly, to the mark—why?
Dr. Elmer, in discussing the problem, gave it as his opinionthat the pressure of the arrow against the bow pushed thebow hand slightly to the right, thus permitting the arrow to
