Thermodynamics Vehicle: 0.rule Explained

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In summary, a PMM of the zeroth kind is a hypothetical machine that is based on the zeroth law of thermodynamics. This law states that if two objects are in thermal equilibrium with a third object, they are also in thermal equilibrium with each other. The PMM of the zeroth kind operates by removing a reservoir and then reintroducing it to create a temperature difference between two other reservoirs, allowing a heat engine to run. However, this type of machine is not possible in reality and violates the zeroth law.
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hi! what is the name of vehicle which based on the 0.rule of Thermodynamics?

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I'll assume you know the zeroth law of thermodynamics before I continue. Ok, let's continue...

A PMM of the zeroth kind is based on the premise that reservoirs A and B are at the same temperature, reservoirs B and C are at the same temperature, but A and C are not. Reservoir B is removed, leaving A and C capable of being hot and cold reservoirs respectively, between which a heat engine can operate. Eventually, A and C will come to the same temperature, at which point B is reintroduced, and this temperature difference allows the machine to continue running.

An example of a PMM of the zeroth kind might be MC Escher's perpetual waterwheel. Naturally, such machines violate the zeroth law and do not work.
 
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The name of the vehicle based on the 0.rule of Thermodynamics is a perpetual motion machine. It is a hypothetical machine that is able to operate indefinitely without any external energy input, violating the first and second laws of thermodynamics. However, it is not possible to create a perfect perpetual motion machine due to the limitations and principles of thermodynamics.
 

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