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Why is perpetual motion impossible?

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it isn't, the trick is to use technology that doesn't cause friction - kind of like what's found in the computer you are now using to read this - that's the only clue I'm giving you!

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Perpetual motion is impossible mostly because energy is always lost due to friction and gravity

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Friction, gravity, matter in the way, air resistance.

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Is perpetual motion impossible?

Perpetual motion is impossible if there is any friction, or any other removal of linerar or angular momentum.


Why is a perpetual motion machine impossible?

Perpetual motion machine is impossible because of the loss of energy due to friction or some other factors. This becomes clear in case of heat engine too. Certain amount of energy will be lost in irreversible way. Hence perpetual motion becomes impossible.


Why is a perpetual machine impossible?

Perpetual motion machine is impossible because of the loss of energy due to friction or some other factors. This becomes clear in case of heat engine too. Certain amount of energy will be lost in irreversible way. Hence perpetual motion becomes impossible.


What tireless machine was deemed impossible by US patent?

A perpetual motion machine has been deemed impossible by physics; the US patent office allegedly will not consider applications claiming perpetual motion.


Why don't people like perpetual motion?

People would like it a lot, if it existed. Perpetual motion is impossible: a whimsical fantasy of ignorant fools who ignore the laws of physics; and as such anyone who mentions the possibility of perpetual motion existing is considered an idiot.


If a perpetual motion machine could be but in real life could it be used to do work?

There is no answer to your question because a perpetual motion machine is impossible. If one could be built, its own motion would be considered work.


What is Perpetual Motion Machine first kind?

A perpetual motion machine of the first kind it what we usually mean by a perpetual motion machine. A device which once started will continue to run and do useful work forever without the need to add energy to keep it going. The laws of physics make such a device impossible.


Can a machine ever be 100 percent efficient?

No. That would be the same as having a perpetual motion machine which is impossible.


Why is imposible to create perpetual motion machine?

From the second law of thermodynamics, "It is impossible to convert heat completely into work in a cyclic process." Thus, energy in a system is gradually lost. Because of this, the energy will eventually run out (though it may take a very long time), and perpetual motion is impossible.


Is it possible to develop a perpetual motion machine?

Theoretically it is impossible. Many have tried and many continue to attempt to develop a perpetual motion machine. Only if there is no friction and no energy is lost to the surroundings, would perpetual motion be possible... No. Such machines are not possible, although until the end of mankind people will perpetually try to imagine or create one.


When was Perpetual Motion Roadshow created?

Perpetual Motion Roadshow was created in 2003.


Why would a perpetual motion machine not work?

Because perpetual motion can not happen