10-15-2007, 01:24 PM
Evan Wrote:newtons first law would only apply if the rider separated from the motorcycle before the accident.
Not exactly - if the rider ejects from the bike, he's going to maintain speed unless a force is exerted to slow (or accelerate) them. In this case air resistance, gravity, and road rash (titty rash?) will slow him down... but launching off the bike wont speed him up.