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Electrons emit energy in the form of photons when they transition to lower energy levels within an atom. This emission of light occurs due to the release of energy that was absorbed previously by the electron. The energy of the emitted photon is proportional to the difference in energy levels between the initial and final states of the electron.

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Exactly what do vibrating electrons emit?

Classical they will emit electromagnetic waves (light and radio waves). Quantum effects might limit this since if the electrons are in the ground state (or all lower states are occupied) they can not emit any photons (quanta of electromagnetic waves).


Problems with Rutherford model?

In Rutherford's model of the atom the electrons had a circular motion around the nucleus. By the laws of physics, if something is going in a circular motion then it must be accelerating and a particle that accelerates is losing energy. This means that the electrons that are revolving around the nucleus would eventually fall into the nucleus. Nucleus would eventually collapse. This does not happen therefore the Rutherford model was put aside.


What are three deficiencies of the wave model of light related to lights interaction with matter?

The wave model of light can not explain why heated objects emit only certain frequencies of light at a given temperature, why some metals emit electrons when light of a certain frequency is shone upon them, and it cannot explain the emission of different wavelengths from the different colors when an object (iron for example) is heated


Why does classical physics fail to explain the photoelectric effect?

Classical physics fails to explain the photoelectric effect because it is based on the wave theory of light, which predicts that the energy of a wave is proportional to its intensity. However, the photoelectric effect shows that the energy of ejected electrons is dependent on the frequency of light, not its intensity, as predicted by quantum theory.


Does a incandescent light bulb emit electrons by thermionic emission?

No, incandescent light bulbs do not emit electrons by thermionic emission. Instead, they produce light by heating a filament to such a high temperature that it emits visible light due to incandescence. Thermionic emission typically refers to the emission of electrons from a heated cathode in vacuum tubes or electron guns.

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Does the flame of gas stove emit light Explain.?

Yes it emit


Exactly what do vibrating electrons emit?

Classical they will emit electromagnetic waves (light and radio waves). Quantum effects might limit this since if the electrons are in the ground state (or all lower states are occupied) they can not emit any photons (quanta of electromagnetic waves).


Do electrons in stationary states emit the most radiation?

No, electrons in stationary states do not emit radiation because they are in stable energy levels. Radiation is emitted when electrons transition between energy levels, releasing photons of specific energies.


What was inside the first computers that would get very hot?

The heaters of the vacuum tubes glowed red hot to make the cathodes emit electrons.


What does radioactive materials and electricity have in common?

Electrons. Electricity is composed of free electrons and some radioactive decays emit electrons (beta particles)


Do electrons emit radiation only when in stationary states?

no, only when accelerated


What does light in photoelectric effect?

After irradiation with photons metals emit electrons.


How does a hot wire emit electrons?

a hot wire emits electrons just like any other wire would. It is through the flow of electricity. Its the exact same thing. Good question though


Problems with Rutherford model?

In Rutherford's model of the atom the electrons had a circular motion around the nucleus. By the laws of physics, if something is going in a circular motion then it must be accelerating and a particle that accelerates is losing energy. This means that the electrons that are revolving around the nucleus would eventually fall into the nucleus. Nucleus would eventually collapse. This does not happen therefore the Rutherford model was put aside.


What were the rules about Niels Bohr electrons?

Niels Bohr's model of the atom proposed that electrons exist in quantized orbits around the nucleus, with each orbit corresponding to a specific energy level. Electrons can absorb or emit energy by jumping between these orbits, but they cannot exist in between these levels. This model helped explain the stability of atoms and the discrete nature of atomic spectra.


Why does coke not emit smoke while burning?

coke probably does emit gases, but you dont see them cause they are clear, but it doesnt emit smoke, which i am guessing would refer to carbon dioxide, because burning coke does not create it as one of its products. i am not sure what coke has in it exactly, so if someone can explain better then please do.


What are three deficiencies of the wave model of light related to lights interaction with matter?

The wave model of light can not explain why heated objects emit only certain frequencies of light at a given temperature, why some metals emit electrons when light of a certain frequency is shone upon them, and it cannot explain the emission of different wavelengths from the different colors when an object (iron for example) is heated