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If there was a machine that claimed to have all the characteristics of such a machine and relied on gravity, can it be called a perpetual machine?
A machine that has all the characteristics of a PMM is a PMM. A machine that claims to have all these characteristics, claims to be a PMM. Whether it uses gravity or carrier pigeons is irrelevant.linux kid said:If there was a machine that claimed to have all the characteristics of such a machine and relied on gravity, can it be called a perpetual machine?
A perpetual machine, also known as a perpetual motion machine, is a hypothetical machine that can operate indefinitely without any external energy source. It is believed to violate the laws of thermodynamics and is considered impossible to create.
Perpetual machines are considered impossible because they would violate the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. The second law states that energy will always tend towards a state of disorder, or entropy. A perpetual machine would have to create its own energy and operate without any decrease in entropy, which goes against these laws.
No, there are no known examples of perpetual machines that have been successfully created and operated. Many people have attempted to build them, but they have all failed to work as intended due to the laws of thermodynamics.
No, perpetual machines have not been patented because the idea of a perpetual machine goes against scientific principles and is considered impossible to create. Patents are only granted for inventions that are deemed feasible and useful.
One common misconception about perpetual machines is that they can produce unlimited energy. In reality, even if a perpetual machine were to exist, it would eventually slow down and stop due to factors such as friction and air resistance. Another misconception is that perpetual machines could solve the world's energy problems. However, since they are impossible to create, they cannot be a viable source of energy.