Classical theory applied to Rutherford's atom predicts which kind of emitted spectrum?
AEvenly spaced bright lines
BA single sharp line
COnly dark absorption lines
DA continuous spectrum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A continuous spectrum
As the electron spirals in, its revolution frequency changes smoothly, so the emitted light would form a continuous spectrum.
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