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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:
Which of the following is NOT correct according to the Rutherford's Model?
Options:
Most of the space inside an atom is empty
The electrons revolve around the nucleus under the influence of coulomb force acting on them
Most part of the mass of the atom and its positive charge are concentrated at the center
The stability of the atom was established by the model
Correct Answer:
The stability of the atom was established by the model
Explanation:
Rutherford's Model was unstable due to the loss of electromagnetic energy when a charged particle (here electron) revolves around the nucleus.