Discussion Thread on the "Massless Charge" Perpetual Motion Machine

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The discussion centers on the concept of a massless charge attached to a rod that undergoes sinusoidal motion, generating electromagnetic waves. These waves can theoretically be harvested for energy to sustain the motion of the rod and potentially power a large city like New York. However, participants emphasize that the energy required to oscillate the rod with the charge attached exceeds the energy harvested from the emitted electromagnetic waves, reinforcing the principle that perpetual motion and free energy are unattainable concepts.

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Imagine a massless (or very light-weight) charge that is glued to a rod undergoing sinusoidal motion along an axis. The acceleration of this charge produces electromagnetic waves, which can be harvested for energy, and this energy can be used to power the continued sinusoidal motion as well as New York City.

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It will take a little bit more energy to make the rod oscillate when the charge is attached, compensating for the EM wave produced. There is no free lunch.

Note that we do not discuss "free energy" or perpetual motion scenarios on PF.

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