why is jumping off a bridge often fatal, but people are rarely injured in high diving?
In: Physics
Some of these bridges are higher than you might think.
The world record high dive is 192 feet, and the diver was highly experienced and spent months training specifically for his jump. The Golden Gate Bridge deck averages about 265 feet above the water.
Jumpers have an extra ~70 feet to fall so hit the water faster, and without the benefit of extensive experience and training.
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