Perpetual motion

Definition of Perpetual motion

(Mech.) an incessant motion conceived to be attainable by a machine supplying its own motive forces independently of any action from without. According to the law of conservation of energy, such perpetual motion is impossible, and no device has yet been built that is capable of perpetual motion.
See under Motion.
- Blackstone.

See also: Motion Perpetual

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