Perpetual motion and free energy possible?

Thread starter i_wish_i_was_smart
Start date Jun 24, 2004
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Energy Free energy Motion Perpetual motion

In summary: In the days of these inventions, people were more gullible, and it was easier to get them to believe something because they didn't have the technology to disprove it. Today, things are different. People are more skeptical, and they would be able to disprove any such claim easily.

Aug 9, 2004

chroot

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Since the vast majority of this thread has been inappropriate for General Physics, I am moving it to TD.

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<h2>1. Is perpetual motion possible?</h2><p>Perpetual motion, or the ability to continuously generate energy without any external input, is not possible according to the laws of thermodynamics. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted. Therefore, a machine that runs on perpetual motion would violate this law.</p><h2>2. What is the difference between perpetual motion and free energy?</h2><p>Perpetual motion refers to the continuous motion of a machine without any external input, while free energy refers to the energy that is available to do work without any cost. While perpetual motion is not possible, free energy is possible through various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power.</p><h2>3. Are there any real-life examples of perpetual motion or free energy?</h2><p>No, there are no real-life examples of perpetual motion or free energy. While there have been many claims and attempts to create perpetual motion machines, they have all been proven to be impossible. Free energy, on the other hand, is harnessed through natural processes and technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines.</p><h2>4. Can perpetual motion or free energy solve the world's energy crisis?</h2><p>No, perpetual motion and free energy are not viable solutions to the world's energy crisis. As mentioned before, perpetual motion is impossible and free energy can only be harnessed to a certain extent. In order to truly address the energy crisis, a combination of renewable energy sources, energy conservation efforts, and technological advancements are needed.</p><h2>5. Why do some people still believe in perpetual motion and free energy?</h2><p>Some people may still believe in perpetual motion and free energy because of the allure of unlimited and free energy. Additionally, there have been many fraudulent claims and scams surrounding these concepts, leading to confusion and false beliefs. It is important to rely on scientific evidence and principles rather than pseudoscience when considering these ideas.</p>

1. Is perpetual motion possible?

Perpetual motion, or the ability to continuously generate energy without any external input, is not possible according to the laws of thermodynamics. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted. Therefore, a machine that runs on perpetual motion would violate this law.

2. What is the difference between perpetual motion and free energy?

Perpetual motion refers to the continuous motion of a machine without any external input, while free energy refers to the energy that is available to do work without any cost. While perpetual motion is not possible, free energy is possible through various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power.

3. Are there any real-life examples of perpetual motion or free energy?

No, there are no real-life examples of perpetual motion or free energy. While there have been many claims and attempts to create perpetual motion machines, they have all been proven to be impossible. Free energy, on the other hand, is harnessed through natural processes and technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines.

4. Can perpetual motion or free energy solve the world's energy crisis?

No, perpetual motion and free energy are not viable solutions to the world's energy crisis. As mentioned before, perpetual motion is impossible and free energy can only be harnessed to a certain extent. In order to truly address the energy crisis, a combination of renewable energy sources, energy conservation efforts, and technological advancements are needed.

5. Why do some people still believe in perpetual motion and free energy?

Some people may still believe in perpetual motion and free energy because of the allure of unlimited and free energy. Additionally, there have been many fraudulent claims and scams surrounding these concepts, leading to confusion and false beliefs. It is important to rely on scientific evidence and principles rather than pseudoscience when considering these ideas.