Why electron circulating in an orbit must spiral inwards?

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Electrons in orbit experience constant acceleration towards the nucleus, leading to the emission of photons as described by Maxwell's equations. This phenomenon highlights the limitations of classical physics in accurately depicting electron behavior. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of quantum mechanics to fully understand electron dynamics and radiation.

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Orbiting electrons have a constant acceleration towards the centre but why must it radiate photons as it accelerate?

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Due to Maxwell's equations.
 
Yeah, too bad an electron's behavior cannot be described using classical physics, though.

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