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Rutherford's model depicted the atom with a dense, positively charged nucleus at its center, with electrons orbiting at significant distances, akin to planets around the sun. However, this model was inherently flawed. According to Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, an electron in orbit would constantly accelerate, thereby radiating energy and spiraling into the nucleus. This would imply atoms are inherently unstable, leading to a conundrum in atomic physics.
Calculations demonstrated that, under Rutherford's assumptions, an electron would descend into the nucleus within approximately (10^{-11}) seconds. Such rapid decay suggested that atomic structures could not remain stable as proposed, calling for a new theoretical framework to account for electron behavior.