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According to the second law of thermodynamics, perpetual motion is impossible, right?
But how do gas molecules in a closed container move perpetually?
But how do gas molecules in a closed container move perpetually?
According to the second law of thermodynamics perpetual motion machines are impossible.MohammedRady97 said:According to the second law of thermodynamics, perpetual motion is impossible, right?
But how do gas molecules in a closed container move perpetually?
Perpetual motion is the hypothetical concept of a machine that can run indefinitely without the need for any external energy source. It would essentially be a machine that can generate its own energy and continue to operate without ever stopping or slowing down.
The first and second laws of thermodynamics state that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, and that in any energy transfer or transformation, some energy will be lost as heat. This means that a perpetual motion machine would violate these laws as it would create energy without any input and continue to operate indefinitely.
No, despite many attempts throughout history, no one has ever been able to create a perpetual motion machine that actually works. There have been many claims and inventions, but all have been proven to either be fraudulent or to eventually stop working due to energy loss.
Some examples of perpetual motion machines include the wheel of perpetual motion, the flywheel, and the magnetic motor. However, as mentioned before, none of these machines have been proven to actually work and all have been debunked by scientific principles.
At this point, based on our current understanding of physics and thermodynamics, it is highly unlikely that perpetual motion will ever be possible. The laws of thermodynamics are considered fundamental and have been extensively tested and proven. However, future advancements in science and technology could potentially lead to new discoveries that may change our understanding of the laws of thermodynamics and make perpetual motion a possibility. But as of now, it is considered impossible.