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Why classical physics predict that atoms should collapse.
Answer to Problem 1FTD
The after losing energy of electron finally spiral into the atom.
Explanation of Solution
According the classical physics the electrons are accelerating around the atom. Since electron is a charged particle with negative charge. If a charged particle accelerates it starts to lose its energy as
Thus, due to this the electron finally lose its energy gradually and then move spirally into the atom there collapse into the positive charge proton. Therefore classical physics predict the atoms should collapse.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the after losing energy of electron finally spiral into the atom.
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