Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

According to the Rutherford’s atomic model, the electrons inside the atom are

Options:

Stationary

Not stationary

Centralized

None of these

Correct Answer:

Not stationary

Explanation:
According to the Rutherford atom model, the electrons inside the atom are continuously revolving around the nucleus because if they were stationary then due to the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the nucleus and the electrons, the electrons would be pulled into the nucleus.