ExamBro
ExamBro
JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 12. atoms

Choose the correct option from the following options given below

  1. A In the ground state of Rutherford's model electrons are in stable equilibrium. While in Thomson's model electrons always experience a net-force.
  2. B 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
  3. C A classical atom based on Rutherford's model is doomed to collapse.
  4. D The positively charged part of the atom possesses most of the mass in Rutherford's model but not in Thomson's model.
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(C) A classical atom based on Rutherford's model is doomed to collapse.

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

According to Rutherford, \(e ^{-}\)revolves around nucleus in circular orbit. Thus \(e ^{-}\)is always accelerating (centripetal acceleration). An accelerating change emits \(EM\) radiation and thus \(e ^{-}\) should loose energy and finally should collapse in the nucleus.