Does a machine like this violate laws of thermodynamics?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of a machine that creates positive and negative mass from vacuum, potentially functioning as a perpetual motion machine. Participants assert that negative mass does not exist, leading to the conclusion that negative energy is also not a valid concept. The consensus emphasizes that perpetual motion machines violate the laws of thermodynamics, rendering the idea impractical. The conversation is ultimately closed, reinforcing the stance against the feasibility of such machines. The topic highlights fundamental principles of physics regarding energy and mass.
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Assuming a machine such that it produces blocks of negative and positive mass from vacum, and it uses the produced positive mass to power all these procedure such that it forms a perpetrual motion machine.

would it be theoredcally posible to do this with the positive mass produced in the procedure? assuming 100% efficiency and such.
 
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There is no such thing as negative mass.
 
D H said:
There is no such thing as negative mass.

...does that mean there is no such thing as negative energy?
 
Gear300 said:
...does that mean there is no such thing as negative energy?

No, it doesn't.
 
Asked and answered - we don't deal with perpetual motion machines here. Locked.
 
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