A_Brief_History_of_Bungee_Jumping
Bungee
jumping is an activity where a person jumps off of a high platform or
place (several hundred feet in the air) with one end of an elastic rope
attached to his her ankles or body.
Bungee jumping (/ˈbʌndʒiː/;
also spelt "Bungy" jumping, which is the usual spelling in New
Zealand and several other countries)[1][2] is an activity that involves jumping from a
tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object,
such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump
from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above
the ground. The thrill comes
from the free-fallingand the
rebound.[3] When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again
as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the
kinetic energy is dissipated.
The other end of the
rope
is tied to
the point where the participant would jump off the platform. As
the person
starts his or her jump, the cord will stretch in order to take
the energy
of the fall. The participant is pulled upward when the cord
snaps back.
The jumper continues to bounce up and down until the energy
from the
jump is dissipated.
Bungee
Jumping -A Brief History of Bungee Jumping
