C426913 Can a Perpetual Motion Machine Ever Be Possible?

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Perpetual motion machines are fundamentally impossible as they violate the first law of thermodynamics. Discussions on this topic are not permitted on the Physics Forums. The community emphasizes adherence to established scientific principles. Despite curiosity, the consensus is that such machines cannot exist. The topic remains closed for further discussion.
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perpetual motion machine ! i read many of this papers but it violates the first law of thermodynamics . can it come true one day
 
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