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Explain : Rutherford atomic model can not explain stability of an atom

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Rutherfor nuclear model of an atom is like a small scale solar system with the nucleus playing the role of the massive sun and the electrons being similar to the lighter planets
Now between electron and the nucleus
coulomb force` = k (q_(1) q_(2))/( r^(2))`
r= distance of separation of charges
k= proportionally constant
Gravitation force `G (m_(1) m_(2))( r)`
Where `m,_(1) ` and `m_(2)` masses
G= gravitational constant
r= distance of sepration of the masses
When classical mechanics (i) is applied to the solar system (iiit shows that the planets theory can also calculate precisely the planetary orbits and these are in agreement with the experimental measurements
The similary between the solar system and nuclear model suggets that electrons should move around the nucleus in well defined orbits However when a body is moving in an body it undergoes acceleration moving with a constant speed in an orbit it must acceleration because of changing direction.
Thus an electron in the nuclear model describing planet like orbits is under acceleration .
According to the electromagnetic theory of Maxwell charge particle when accelerated should emit electromagnetic radiation (this feature does not exist for planets since they are uncharged.
Atom remain stable . thus Rutherfor mode,l cannot explain the stability of an atom.
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