8/16/2019 Bungee Jumping is an Activity That Involves Jumping From a Tall Structure While Connected to a Large

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Bungee jumping 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-falling and the rebound.[! "hen 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 #inetic energy is dissipated.

The highest commercial bungee jump in the world, according to the $uinness Boo# of %ecords,

is &'(ft )*m+, off the acau Tower in hina. umpers experience four to five seconds of freefall

at up to /*0mph.) miles per hour)

//. 1ne of the best places to bungee is off the 2ambe3i Bridge, covered in the mist from the

thundering 4ictoria 5alls just yards away.

/6. 5itness fanatics have invented bungee running, where they try to prove their strength by

running hori3ontally with a cord attached.

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