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A classical atom based on Rutherford’s model is doomed to collapse

In the ground state of Rutherford’s model electrons are in stable equilibrium. While in Thomson model electron always experience a new force.

The positively charged part of the atom possesses most of mass in Rutherford’s model but not in Thomson model

An atom has nearly continuous distribution of mass in Rutherford’s model but has highly non uniform mass distribution in Thomson’s model.

answer is C.

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According to Rutherford, e^– revolves around nucleus in circular orbit. Thus, e^– is always accelerating (centripetal acceleration). An accelerating change emits electromagnetic radiation and thus e^– should lose energy and finally should collapse in the nucleus.

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