Electron Rotation: Energy Source for Atom Motion

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Electrons in an atom do not require a constant energy source to maintain their motion around the nucleus, as they exist in stable energy states. The traditional model of electrons revolving around the nucleus at high speeds is misleading; instead, they occupy quantized energy levels. When electrons are bound to an atom, they possess less energy than free electrons, which helps explain their stability. The attraction between the positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons prevents them from spiraling into the nucleus. Understanding these principles clarifies the nature of atomic structure and electron behavior.
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Where from do the electrons in an atom get the energy to keep constantly moving around the nucleus of an atom
 
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Does your table constantly need energy to stay on the floor?
There is no need for power if you just keep the current state (unless you have things like friction - electrons do not).
 
Sir, but I have read that electrons are constantly revolving around the nucleus with high speed energies. Also, I did not understand how electrons got the energy when they first originated. The nucleus of an atom has a positive charge, so instead the electrons should be attracted towards the nucleus. I know that if this would have happened then matter would not have existed, but was just curious why electrons work as they do.
 
Venkatesh S K said:
Sir, but I have read that electrons are constantly revolving around the nucleus with high speed energies.
They are not, that is a very bad model of atoms. But even if they would, that would not need power.
Venkatesh S K said:
Also, I did not understand how electrons got the energy when they first originated.
Bound electrons have less energy than free electrons.
 
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