10-16-2007, 02:02 PM
Evan Wrote:I agree with your point, but newtons first law still doesnt (directly) apply. The first law applies to objects with no net forces.
The way I looked at it, the bike is moving along at a given speed, so there are no forces acting on it (or the rider) to accelerate it faster or slower. Maybe not quite 'at rest' but not changing.