What is a Perpetual Motion Device and How Can I Make One?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of perpetual motion devices, specifically focusing on an overbalanced wheel design. Participants explore the feasibility of creating such devices, the principles involved, and the implications of energy consumption in motion. The scope includes theoretical considerations and personal attempts at prototyping.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims to be developing a perpetual motion device based on an overbalanced wheel and plans to share detailed drawings online.
  • Another participant asserts that perpetual motion is impossible due to factors like friction and air resistance.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that while true perpetual motion is unattainable, devices can be designed to be highly efficient, potentially giving the illusion of perpetual motion.
  • Concerns are raised about the viability of an overbalanced wheel providing sufficient momentum to sustain motion against its own weight.
  • A participant humorously questions the complexity of the proposed device's underlying mathematics, implying skepticism about its feasibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the possibility of creating a perpetual motion device, with some asserting its impossibility while others entertain the idea of high-efficiency devices that may seem perpetual.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the principles of motion and energy consumption, with unresolved questions about the specific mechanics of the proposed device and its theoretical underpinnings.

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I make a perpetual motion device. It is a kind of overbalanced wheel. :wink: It is very simple mechanism. I am trying to make its prototype (or toy model).
It is on paper now. :confused: I am trying this month only. After that I will cut my drawing in ten (10) parts.I ll release all drawings one by one on net. All nine (9) parts of drawing will be sense less without its last part. :surprise: With the help of this drawing everyone can make this machine. :wink:

It is not a joke.It is just for information.
sanjay saini
 
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In our world of friction, air resistance, etc. perpetual motion is impossible. Hate to break it to you...
 
While perpetual motion is impossible, the idea that the cunsumption of energy for whatever reason can be compensated for while the device is in motion, can lead to a device that while not perpetual, is efficient to the point that the device seems perpetual.

Now, an overbalanced wheel would not provide enough momentum to compensate for its own weight, so I don't see how a device using such a wheel could ever be perpetual.

Perhaps some further explinations to elaborate on the principle behind this device?

Probobly not ;)
 
snpssaini said:
I make a perpetual motion device. It is a kind of overbalanced wheel. :wink: It is very simple mechanism. I am trying to make its prototype (or toy model).
It is on paper now. :confused: I am trying this month only. After that I will cut my drawing in ten (10) parts.I ll release all drawings one by one on net. All nine (9) parts of drawing will be sense less without its last part. :surprise: With the help of this drawing everyone can make this machine. :wink:

It is not a joke.It is just for information.
sanjay saini

Let me guess, you can't tell us what it is for fear we'll steal it. But it relies on a very complicated math that any simple 4th grader could understand?
 

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