Can a buoyant object achieve perpetual motion?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of a buoyant object achieving perpetual motion in a machine. The conversation concludes that perpetual motion is not possible and any attempts involving buoyancy ignore the fact that it takes energy to pump air underwater. The conversation also mentions that images cannot be posted from attachments.
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Would a buoyant object be able to achieve perpetual motion or even past perpetual motion if it were in a machine as portrayed below?https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=93e42fc0d8&view=att&th=12ca0732e35fe2f9&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_gh5sgy4n0&zw
 
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You can't post images from attachment like this.

But regardless, no. There is no such thing as perpetual motion. Usually, the attempts involving buoyancy ignore the fact that it takes energy to pump air under water. Since I can't see that image, I can't tell you if that's what it is, but that'd be my blind guess.
 
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And since we do not discuss perpetual motion machines here, this is a good spot to finish this thread.
 

Related to Can a buoyant object achieve perpetual motion?

1. What is buoyancy perpetual motion?

Buoyancy perpetual motion refers to the idea that an object can continuously move without any external energy input, solely due to the buoyant force acting on it.

2. Is buoyancy perpetual motion possible?

No, it is not possible. The laws of thermodynamics state that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred. In the case of buoyancy perpetual motion, the energy would have to be continuously created, which is not possible.

3. Why do some people believe buoyancy perpetual motion is possible?

Some people may believe this because they are not familiar with the laws of thermodynamics or do not fully understand the concept of buoyancy. Others may have been misled by false claims or pseudoscience.

4. What are some examples of buoyancy perpetual motion machines?

There are many proposed designs for buoyancy perpetual motion machines, but none have been proven to work. Some examples include a floating wheel, a self-filling water wheel, and a submerged paddle wheel.

5. Are there any practical applications for buoyancy perpetual motion?

No, there are no practical applications for buoyancy perpetual motion. As it is not possible, it cannot be used to generate useful energy or perform any useful tasks.

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