Choose the correct option from the following options given below :
Choose the correct option from the following options given below :
- In the ground state of Rutherford’s model electrons are in stable equilibrium. While in Thomson’s model electrons always experience a net-force
- An atom has a nearly continuous mass distribution in a Rutherford’s model but has a highly non-uniform mass distribution in Thomson’s model
- A classical atom based on Rutherford’s model is doomed to collapse.
- The positively charged part of the atom possesses most of the mass in Rutherford’s model but not in Thomson’s model.
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
An atom based on classical theory of Rutherford’s model should collapse as the electrons in a continuous circular motion that is a continuously accelerated charge should emit EM waves and so should lose energy. These electrons losing energy should soon fall into a heavy nucleus collapsing the whole atom.
The correct option is (C) : A classical atom based on Rutherford’s model is doomed to collapse.
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The waves that are produced when an electric field comes into contact with a magnetic field are known as Electromagnetic Waves or EM waves. The constitution of an oscillating magnetic field and electric fields gives rise to electromagnetic waves.
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