why is jumping off a bridge often fatal, but people are rarely injured in high diving?
In: Physics
It’s all about how you hit the water. High divers know how to position their bodies to cut through the surface tension, and they hit the water feet first. Jumping off a bridge, you’re more likely to hit flat or awkwardly, and the surface tension feels like hitting concrete. Also, height plays a big factor—bridges are usually way higher than diving platforms.
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