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प्रश्न
What are the limitations of Rutherford’s model of the atom?
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उत्तर
(i) An electron orbiting around the nucleus is accelerated towards it. An accelerating charged particle must produce radiation and lose energy. Thus, electrons in an atom must constantly emit radiation and lose energy. Because of this energy loss, the electron will slow down and cannot withstand the nucleus' attraction. As a result, the electron should spiral and eventually fall into the nucleus (see image).
If this occurs, the atom should collapse in approximately 10-8 seconds. However, this does not occur; atoms are stable. This suggests that something is amiss with Rutherford's nuclear model of atoms.

(ii) Rutherford's atomic model says nothing about how electrons are arranged in an atom.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the evidence for the existence of nucleus in an atom.
(a) What is the nucleus of an atom and what is the nature of charge on it?
(b) Name the scientist who discovered the nucleus of atom.
Name the particles used by Rutherford in his experiment on the discovery of nucleus. Also state the charge on these particles.
Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of atom are correct?
(i) considered the nucleus as positively charged
(ii) established that the α–particles are four times as heavy as a hydrogen atom
(iii) can be compared to solar system
(iv) was in agreement with Thomson’s model
Why did Rutherford select a gold foil in his α–ray scattering experiment?
Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment led to the discovery of the ———
Proton was discovered by ______.
Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford’s α -particle scattering experiment?
Gold foil alpha particle scattering experiment was performed by ______.
To study the internal structure of the atom, Rutherford used ______.
