Is a Superfluid Perpetual Motion Machine Theoretically Possible?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical possibility of a superfluid perpetual motion machine. Participants acknowledge the extensive debate surrounding perpetual motion, with one user expressing intrigue about the potential of superfluids in a vacuum. However, the consensus is that extracting useful work from such a machine is impossible, aligning with established physics principles that prohibit perpetual motion machines.

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Yes, I'm aware of the countless threads about perpetual motion here. Not sure if this idea has been considered with superfluids, though.

I'm no physics expert (basically a laymen), but the idea of a superfluid in perpetual motion intrigues me because I can't imagine why it wouldn't be possible (at least in a vacuum).

If anyone can confirm that such a machine is theoretically possible, my main question is this: could we extract useful work from it?
 
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rollete said:
my main question is this: could we extract useful work from it?
Of course not.

Please review our rules (See: Physics Forums Global Guidelines). Discussions of "perpetual motion" machines are not allowed.
 
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