What would happen to the frequency of emitted radiation

In summary, according to Maxwell's Laws of electromagnetism, the orbital frequency of an electron matches the frequency of the emitted radiation. If an electron were to spiral into the nucleus, the frequency of the emitted radiation would gradually increase due to an increase in centripetal acceleration. However, this scenario is not possible as electrons do not spiral into the nucleus and do not orbit in atoms.
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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 frequency of the emitted radiation?


this is what i got.
the frequency would gradually increase due to increase in centripetal acceleration.
 
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dannie said:
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 frequency of the emitted radiation?


this is what i got.
the frequency would gradually increase due to increase in centripetal acceleration.

Is this really a textbook question? Electrons do not spiral into the nucleus, and electrons do not "orbit" in atoms...
 

Related to What would happen to the frequency of emitted radiation

1. What factors affect the frequency of emitted radiation?

The frequency of emitted radiation is affected by the energy state of an atom or molecule, the type of material emitting the radiation, and the temperature of the material. Other factors, such as external magnetic fields and interactions with other particles, can also influence the frequency.

2. How does the frequency of emitted radiation relate to its wavelength?

The frequency of emitted radiation is inversely proportional to its wavelength. This means that as the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This relationship is described by the equation: frequency = speed of light / wavelength.

3. Can the frequency of emitted radiation be changed?

The frequency of emitted radiation can be changed by altering the energy state of the emitting atom or molecule. This can be achieved through various methods such as heating, cooling, or exposure to external energy sources.

4. How does frequency affect the properties of emitted radiation?

The frequency of emitted radiation directly affects its properties, such as its energy and intensity. Higher frequency radiation has higher energy and is more intense, while lower frequency radiation has lower energy and is less intense.

5. What are the potential applications of controlling the frequency of emitted radiation?

Controlling the frequency of emitted radiation has numerous applications in fields such as telecommunications, medicine, and astronomy. It allows for the transmission of information, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and detection of objects in space, among other uses.

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