Could this be future free energy?

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The discussion centers on a proposed mechanism for generating free energy using two bowling balls, one in air and one in water, leveraging gravity and buoyancy. Participants express skepticism about the feasibility of the design, highlighting fundamental issues such as water pressure and the energy required to move the bowling ball between the two states. The conversation shifts to broader topics of energy sources, with mentions of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, while emphasizing the need for more efficient energy collection methods. Concerns about the environmental impacts of solar energy production and the practicality of alternative energy sources are also raised. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards the idea that the proposed mechanism does not provide a viable solution for free energy.
  • #31
Chronos said:
Solar heating is, however, the next best thing to free energy since the sun will continue to shine for a very long time whether we harness it or not. This is the energy source that powers things like waterfalls, hurricanes and tornados. We have already found ways to siphon energy from waterfalls [hydroelectric]. Imagine how much energy is potentially available from storms. It might even be technologically feasible. I have this vision of giant turbines, strategically placed to siphon energy from hurricanes. The turbines would, in turn, power lasers that use these immense, but short lived bursts of energy to punch holes in the Earth's crust - creating geothermal energy wells. Pretty nutty, eh?
Oh I tried that.

It doesn't work.
 
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  • #32
Hmm... I notice my electric outlets here are very reliable. Why not just connect the power grid into the electric outlet? Practically free energy, I don't see why they keep building power plants instead.
 
  • #33
sorry for late reply,
i was thinking about this

http://www.boinc.ch/~sleepsleep/bbimg/fe1.jpg
http://www.boinc.ch/~sleepsleep/bbimg/fe2.jpg

would it works? and spin forever?
 
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  • #34
No. It's really that simple
 
  • #35
Time for the thread to close.
 
  • #36
Evo said:
Time for the thread to close.
Yeah - Nuke it, Evo! :biggrin:
 
  • #37
Astronuc said:
Yeah - Nuke it, Evo! :biggrin:
:blushing: oooops, forgot to lock it.
 

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