Rutherford’s atomic model was unstable because

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nuclei will break down

electrons are repelled by the nucleus

electrons do not remain in orbit

orbiting electrons radiate energy

answer is B.

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According to Rutherford's model, electrons move around the nucleus in an atom in certain circular orbits. But according to the classical theory of electrodynamics, a moving electron, will always emit energy. Thereby the electron loses energy and ultimately falls into the nucleus. Therefore Rutherford's atom is unstable.

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