.... Are you insured?

While I am obligated to keep a level head concerning physics for the rest of the year, the stunning capabilities of physics remain quite disturbing. In many cases, one's fate is in the hands of physics entirely.



The motorcycle driven has two wheels that undergo circular motion, but not necessarily uniform circular motion--the driver in the video made some attempt to decelerate, albeit unsuccessful.

Moreover, the actual collision is very much inelastic. Although Newton's Second Law dictates that an equal and opposite force inflicted on the driver was inflicted on the wall, it certainly doesn't look like it! Similarly, momentum is always supposed to be conserved, yet the driver got significantly slower and the wall did not move either before or after the collision.

That's because in the inelastic collision, kinetic energy is not conserved. But, momentum is ALWAYS conserved. If enough retarded motorcycle drivers opt to experience physics firsthand, eventually the wall will fall over.

Ultimately, the laws of physics can't be changed and haven't been for as long as humans have been in existence. But we do try to protect ourselves, and sometimes, alleviating the consequences is the most we can do. That's why we can save 15% or more on car (motorcycle) insurance by switching to GEICO.



Additionally, does anyone know a good plan for home security or life insurance? I was burglarized today; no witnesses, but the burglar did accidentally leave his cell phone in my house.






.




I want to vomit.