Would it be possible to make a self powered fan?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating a self-powered fan that generates its own electricity to operate, akin to a wind turbine but without external wind. The concept touches on principles of energy generation and conservation.

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  • One participant proposes a fan that generates electricity while operating, suggesting a mechanism similar to wind turbines.
  • Another participant asserts that such a device would constitute a perpetual motion machine, which is deemed impossible.
  • A third post indicates that discussions on perpetual motion machines are not permitted, leading to the closure of the thread.
  • A later reply references an article on the topic of perpetual motion machines, suggesting that they cannot work and advising against further discussion.

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Participants express disagreement regarding the feasibility of the proposed self-powered fan, with one asserting its impossibility while others acknowledge the rules against discussing perpetual motion machines.

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The discussion is limited by the established rules of the forum, which prohibit discussions on perpetual motion machines, potentially constraining the exploration of the proposed concept.

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If you were to have a fan, that has a button, that whenever you press it, the blades rotate (like those mini fans you can find at stores). But, when the blades rotate, they power electricity that powers the fan itself? Kind of like wind turbines but without the wind part.
 
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uncleoscy said:
If you were to have a fan, that has a button, that whenever you press it, the blades rotate (like those mini fans you can find at stores). But, when the blades rotate, they power electricity that powers the fan itself? Kind of like wind turbines but without the wind part.
Nope, that would an impossible perpetual motion machine.
 
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Per the rules, we do not discuss perpetual motion machines, so this thread is closed.
 

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