Perpetual Motion Controversy
See also: Mass–energy equivalence and First law of thermodynamicsNewman claims that his device derives its power by converting a small fraction of the mass in the copper coils into energy, and that it is therefore not a perpetual motion machine. Many scientists don't think this theory is correct, and still classify it as "just another impossible perpetual motion machine". Skeptics argue that regardless of the exact mode of operation, if the output power is higher than the required input electrical power, the device should be capable of running "closed-loop", producing excess power without external batteries. Such operation has never been demonstrated.
Read more about this topic: Newman's Energy Machine
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