[ELI5] why is dry firing a bow so bad for it? Does the arrow really make that much of a difference in that regard?

Question

[ELI5] why is dry firing a bow so bad for it? Does the arrow really make that much of a difference in that regard?

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Answer 1

Pull string from bow = Energy created (from arm)

Release string from bow = Energy released

W/ Arrow = Energy released to -> Arrow

No Arrow = Energy released to -> Bow