Orbital frequency and frequency of emitted radiation.

In summary, orbital frequency refers to the number of complete orbits a celestial object makes in a given unit of time. It is affected by the object's mass, distance from the object it is orbiting, and gravitational pull between the two objects. The frequency of emitted radiation is directly related to orbital frequency. Orbital frequency can be measured through tracking time or observing the Doppler shift of emitted radiation. Understanding orbital frequency and frequency of emitted radiation is important in studying and predicting celestial objects and has practical applications in fields such as astronomy and telecommunications.
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According to Maxwell's Laws of electromagnetism , the orbital frequency (the number of complete orbits per second) of an electron will match the frequency of the emitted radiation.
If an electron spirals into the nucleus, what would happen to the electron's orbital frequency?


This is what I got.
It would speed up as it got closer to the nucleus.

is that correct?
 
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What is orbital frequency?

Orbital frequency refers to the number of complete orbits that a celestial object makes in a given unit of time, usually measured in seconds or years.

What affects the orbital frequency of a celestial object?

The orbital frequency of a celestial object is affected by its mass, distance from the object it is orbiting, and the gravitational pull between the two objects.

What is the relationship between orbital frequency and the frequency of emitted radiation?

The frequency of emitted radiation is directly related to the orbital frequency of a celestial object. As the orbital frequency increases, so does the frequency of emitted radiation.

How is orbital frequency measured?

Orbital frequency can be measured using various methods, such as tracking the time it takes for a celestial object to complete one orbit or by observing the Doppler shift of emitted radiation.

What is the significance of understanding orbital frequency and frequency of emitted radiation?

Understanding orbital frequency and frequency of emitted radiation is crucial in studying and predicting the behavior of celestial objects, as well as in various fields such as astronomy, astrophysics, and telecommunications.

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