Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Why was Rutherford’s atomic model unstable?

Options:

Electrons do not remain in orbit.

The nucleus repels electrons.

Nuclei will break down.

Orbiting electrons radiate energy.

Correct Answer:

Orbiting electrons radiate energy.

Explanation:

Orbiting electrons radiate energy and so eventually all the energy of the electron must be exhausted and it should fall into the nucleus.