William Skinner's machine is often misinterpreted as a device that generates energy through free falling masses and minimal input energy. However, discussions surrounding this machine are classified under pseudoscience, specifically relating to perpetual motion and free energy concepts, which are strictly prohibited in scientific discourse. The forum emphasizes that such machines do not operate under valid scientific principles and are considered impossible according to the laws of physics. The thread has been closed to prevent further discussion on these forbidden topics.
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We do not allow discussions of Free Energy machines or Perpetual Motion Machines (PMMs) -- they are Forbidden Topics listed in the PF Rules (see INFO at the top of the page). This thread is closed. Please use the links in the quote below from the rules to help you understand why they do not work.jose medina pedraza said:Could someone explain under which principle does Skinner's machine operate? Is it just a free falling mass that's taken back to it initial position by very little input energy, thus generating a constant gradient or potential difference, and generating energy, or is it just storing kinetic energy?
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