Is Infinite Energy Possible?

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The discussion centers on the concept of infinite energy and its feasibility. It argues that while the equation E=mc^2 suggests a direct relationship between mass and energy, there is no known source of infinite mass, making infinite energy logically impossible. The idea of infinite regress is questioned, with participants asserting that our understanding of time and energy loss contradicts the notion of infinite energy. Ultimately, the consensus is that infinite energy is not achievable due to the finite nature of mass in the universe. The conversation concludes with the assertion that, despite theoretical implications, practical infinite energy remains unattainable.
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Homework Statement



The question I have is, is can we have infinite energy?


The Attempt at a Solution



I've tried thinking about this.

It seems that our perception of time is inter-related to the loss of energy and order over time. If infinite regress were true when that means infinite energy right?


So can we have infinite energy? Is there infinite regress? Can we even have infinite energy?
 
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I think the idea of infinite energy is not logical... AND we don't have infinity mass even a black hole has finite mass >>>> ( the equivalence of mass and energy)
 
geneen said:
I think the idea of infinite energy is not logical... AND we don't have infinity mass even a black hole has finite mass >>>> ( the equivalence of mass and energy)

please explain?
 
Technically Yes, really no

E=mc^2
If mass was infinite then Energy would be infinite
because m = E/c^2 and energy would be directly proportional.

because anything times infinity is obviously infinity

But there is nothing that has infinite mass, therefore as far as we know there cannot be infinite energy.
 
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