Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Rutherford's model of the atom suggests that atoms should be unstable. | Reason (R): The accelerated electrons revolving around the nucleus would emit radiation and lose energy.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Rutherford's model predicts instability because electrons would lose energy through radiation, leading them to spiral into the nucleus, contradicting the stability of matter.
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