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russ_watters said:Why would the fluid fall back down if there is a magnet pulling it up?
A perpetual motion machine is a hypothetical machine that can continue to operate indefinitely without any external energy source. This contradicts the laws of thermodynamics, specifically the conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed. Therefore, it is impossible to create a perpetual motion machine as it would violate this fundamental law.
No, even with the use of magnets or gravity, a perpetual motion machine is still impossible. While these forces can produce continuous motion, they are not self-sustaining and would eventually lose energy and stop functioning. Additionally, the energy required to create and maintain a perpetual motion machine would far exceed the energy it could produce.
There is currently no evidence to support the existence of zero-point energy or other alternative energy sources that could power a perpetual motion machine. Many of these claims are based on pseudoscience and have not been scientifically proven. The laws of thermodynamics still apply, making a perpetual motion machine impossible.
While reducing friction and resistance can increase efficiency, it cannot eliminate the need for an external energy source. In fact, the only way to completely eliminate friction and resistance would be to create a vacuum, which would require energy to maintain. Additionally, the materials used in the machine would still experience wear and tear over time, leading to a decrease in efficiency.
No, despite numerous attempts throughout history, no one has ever been able to create a perpetual motion machine that actually works. Many have been debunked as hoaxes or misunderstandings of basic physics principles. While we continue to make advancements in technology, a perpetual motion machine remains outside the realm of possibility.