Question

Which of these statements correctly describe the atomic model according to classical electromagnetic theory?

Options

• The electrons would spiral inwards and fall into the nucleus

• The waves emitted by electrons are discrete

• The positive charge and negative electron cancel and no waves are radiated

• Electrons do not radiate electromagnetic waves

Answer 1

The electrons would spiral inwards and fall into the nucleus.

Explanation:

Electrons accelerate as they spin about their allowed orbits, emitting energy in the form of electromagnetic waves. All would spiral inward due to the constant loss of energy and eventually collapse into the nucleus (Classical theory).