Perpetual Motion

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:concept
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:cultural_references Featured in films.
Referenced in art.
Common theme in science fiction.
Often depicted in literature.
gptkbp:defines Motion that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy.
gptkbp:field Mathematics.
Philosophy.
Physics.
Engineering.
History of science.
gptkbp:focuses_on Demonstrates principles of energy conservation.
Illustrates the laws of thermodynamics.
Serves as a cautionary example in physics.
Used to teach thermodynamics.
gptkbp:has_authority_over Considered impossible.
gptkbp:has_impact_on Challenges understanding of energy.
Explores concepts of time.
Involves discussions on causality.
Raises questions about infinity.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Perpetual Motion
gptkbp:issues Focuses on energy efficiency.
Can be achieved with advanced technology.
Can be built with simple machines.
Can be created with magnets.
Can produce more energy than consumed.
Examines entropy.
Explores advanced materials.
Investigates renewable energy sources.
Studies quantum mechanics.
gptkbp:notable_event The magnetic motor.
The overbalanced wheel.
The wheel of Bhaskara.
gptkbp:outcome Violates the first law of thermodynamics.
Violates the second law of thermodynamics.
gptkbp:related_concept Energy conservation.
Thermodynamics.
Closed system.
Free energy.
gptkbp:research Numerous failed attempts documented.
Often leads to misunderstandings of physics.
gptkbp:type_of Perpetual motion machines of the first kind.
Perpetual motion machines of the second kind.
Perpetual motion machines of the third kind.
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of Leonardo da Vinci.
Charles Redheffer.
Johann Bessler.
Robert Fludd.
William John Macquorn Rankine.