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Name: Perpetual Motion: Comprising a History of the Efforts to Attain Self-Motive Mechanism With a Classified, Illustrated Collection and Explanation of the Devices Whereby It Has Been Sought and Why The...
Author: Verance, Percy
ISBN: 9781332177257

Verance, Percy

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332177255
ISBN 13: 9781332177257
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 372
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Perpetual Motion (Classic Reprint)

Percy Verance

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and enduring quest for perpetual motion, a machine capable of running forever without external energy input. The author explores centuries of attempts, from the thirteenth-century designs of Wilars de Honecort to the later patent applications of inventors like Furman and Schirrmeister. You'll encounter a captivating array of mechanisms, including wheels with weights, inclined planes, hydraulic systems, and even devices employing magnetism and liquid air. The book doesn't merely catalog these attempts but goes beyond to uncover the fundamental principles behind their failures. The author analyzes the flawed logic and misconceptions that led inventors astray, highlighting the importance of understanding the laws of physics, particularly the principle of conservation of energy, in comprehending why perpetual motion remains an elusive goal. Through this exploration of historical attempts and their underlying principles, the book provides a valuable lens for understanding both the enduring allure of perpetual motion and the crucial role of scientific understanding in guiding technological innovation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332177257_0

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