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Perpetual motion has been deemed "impossible", at least in the world we live in. Why aren't the perfectly elastic collisions between gas particles considered perpetual motion?
Perpetual motion refers to the hypothetical concept of a machine that can continuously operate without the need for an external energy source. It would essentially run forever, creating energy out of nothing.
According to the first and second laws of thermodynamics, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. In other words, perpetual motion would violate these laws and go against the fundamental principles of physics.
No, there has never been a verified case of a perpetual motion machine. There have been many attempts throughout history, but they have all been proven to either rely on external energy sources or eventually stop due to friction and other factors.
The concept of perpetual motion has been romanticized in popular culture and has become a symbol of human ingenuity and the desire for unlimited energy. Additionally, some people may not fully understand the laws of thermodynamics and therefore believe that perpetual motion is possible.
If perpetual motion were possible, it would revolutionize the way we generate and use energy. It could potentially solve the world's energy crisis and eliminate the need for fossil fuels. However, since it is not possible, we must continue to seek out sustainable and renewable sources of energy.