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Perpetual motion is deemed impossible due to the laws of thermodynamics, which state that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Discussions on perpetual motion machines (PMM) are prohibited in the forum, as they fall under pseudoscience. The forum rules explicitly list these topics as banned, emphasizing the importance of adhering to scientific principles. Resources are provided for further understanding of why perpetual motion is not feasible. The thread has been locked to maintain adherence to these guidelines.
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Why isn't perpetual motion possible?
 
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accountdracula said:
Why isn't perpetual motion possible?

Welcome to the PF.

PMM is a banned topic here at the PF. It is specifically listed in the Banned Topics section of the PF Rules that you agreed to when you joined here. Thread is locked.

micromass said:
Banned Topics -- Pseudoscience, such as (but not limited to):
Perpetual motion and "free energy" discussions
http://wiki.4hv.org/index.php/Free_Energy_Debunking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perpetual_motion
http://www.skepdic.com/freeenergy.html
http://www.skepdic.com/perpetual.html
 

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