Effects of Positive Electric Field on Motion of Electrons

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The discussion centers on the effects of a positive electric field from atomic nuclei on the motion of negative electrons. It highlights that electric current is generated by the movement of electrons through a conductor, while resistance arises from collisions between electrons and atomic nuclei, leading to material heating. The conversation also addresses the improbability of electrons falling into the nucleus due to the limitations of the Bohr model, which fails to account for the stability of electron orbits and their kinetic energy retention.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electric current and electron motion
  • Knowledge of atomic structure and the Bohr model
  • Familiarity with concepts of resistance and electron collisions
  • Basic principles of quantum mechanics
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  • Research the limitations of the Bohr model of the atom
  • Explore quantum mechanics principles related to electron stability
  • Learn about the role of electric fields in atomic interactions
  • Investigate the concept of electron kinetic energy in atomic orbits
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Students of physics, educators in atomic theory, and researchers interested in the behavior of electrons in electric fields will benefit from this discussion.

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we know that electric current result of motion of electrons through aconductor
and resistance result of electron's collisions with matter's nuclei resulting in heating material
my question is what is the effect of positive electric field of nuclei at the motion of negative electrons ?
isn't there any Probability that the electron fall at nuclei and what may be the result of nuclei electron union ?

thank you
 
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bolbol2054 said:
we know that electric current result of motion of electrons through aconductor
and resistance result of electron's collisions with matter's nuclei resulting in heating material
my question is what is the effect of positive electric field of nuclei at the motion of negative electrons ?
isn't there any Probability that the electron fall at nuclei and what may be the result of nuclei electron union ?

thank you

Welcome to the PF.

You will soon learn that the simplistic Bohr model of the atom is incomplete. There are multiple reasons why the "cloud" of electrons around a nucleus do not lose their KE to radiation and fall into the nucleus. Patience, grasshopper.
 

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