The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle
The Physics of Nearly Killing Yourself on a Motorcycle
Science, Spoken · SpokenLayer
June 14, 20177m 16s
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Show Notes
The internet loves videos of motorcyclists doing crazy things on the autobahn. This one seems especially popular. From what I can gather, the rider is hauling along when a car cuts him off, requiring some sudden emergency braking. Let me show you how out of control I can get with the physics in this video. And don't worry—I've got a homework question for you at the end.
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