Why Don't Electrons Crash Into the Nucleus?

Most recent answer: 03/30/2015

Q:
while studying structure of an atom i faced a question in my mind- while revolving around nucleus electrons should lose their energy, do they? then they should collapse with nucleus, why it doesn't?
- sahil mulewar (age 15)
india
A:

Hello Sahil,

We have frequently answered questions of this nature.   Go to the Q and A website and type

Why don't electrons crash into the nucleus?  into the search box. You will find all sorts of invormation.

LeeH

 


(published on 03/30/2015)