Which one among the following is correct with regard to the energy stored in the stretched string on a bow ?

When an archer pulls the string of a bow, they perform mechanical work to deform the bow's limbs. According to the laws of physics, this work is stored in the bow-string system as Elastic Potential Energy. Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position or configuration.

• Potential Energy: In this state, the energy is "stored" because of the displacement of the bow's elastic parts from their equilibrium position.
• Kinetic Energy: This is the energy of motion. While the string is held stretched and stationary, it possesses no kinetic energy; the stored potential energy only converts into kinetic energy once the string is released to propel the arrow.
• Heat and Frictional Energy: These represent energy losses due to internal resistance or air drag and are not the primary mechanism for energy storage in a bow.