yomister123
Apr29-07, 10:12 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
According to the classical nature of the hydrogen atom an electron in a circular orbit of radius 5.3*10^-11m around a proton fixed at the centre is unstable. If it is true, how long would it take for the electron to collaspse into the proton?
2. Relevant equations
There is a hint: "Use integral calculus to solve the classical expression for radiation from an accelerated charge"
3. The attempt at a solution
I really don't know where to start... can anyone care to tell me what is the "classical expression for radiation"?
According to the classical nature of the hydrogen atom an electron in a circular orbit of radius 5.3*10^-11m around a proton fixed at the centre is unstable. If it is true, how long would it take for the electron to collaspse into the proton?
2. Relevant equations
There is a hint: "Use integral calculus to solve the classical expression for radiation from an accelerated charge"
3. The attempt at a solution
I really don't know where to start... can anyone care to tell me what is the "classical expression for radiation"?