A wheel that spins forever; a bird that never quenches its thirst; a clock that never stops ticking, an endless source of free energy. These are but the dreams of inventors striving to make perpetual motion machines, machines that can work forever without any energy input. Are these machines possible without violating the laws of physics? No. Support Physics Girl videos → https://www.patreon.com/physicsgirl ‪http://physicsgirl.org/ ‪http://twitter.com/thephysisgirl ‪http://facebook.com/thephysic

Why don't perpetual motion machines ever work?

What is a perpetual motion machine and can it exist in the real world? Did magician and impossible scientist, Jason Latimer, just build one?!?! In this episode, Jason looks at the science behind why these machines are impossible and teaches us how to build a Heron’s Fountain, creating the illusion of a perpetual motion machine at home! WHAT YOU NEED: Three plastic bottles Tubes – can be sourced from a hardware store. Silicone Drill 00:00 What is a Perpetual Motion Machine? 01:02 Why is a Perpetu