According to Maxwell's theory of electrodynamics, an going in a circle should emit radiation of frequency equal to its frequency of revolution. What should be the wavelength of the radiation emitted

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According to Maxwell's theory of electrodynamics, an  going in a circle should emit radiation of frequency equal to its frequency of revolution. What should be the wavelength of the radiation emitted by a H-atom in the ground state if this rule is followed?

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Step 1: Period of revolution in ground state

In Bohr's ground state ():
- Radius:  Å  m
- Velocity:  ms

Time period:

Step 2: Wavelength of emitted radiation

According to Maxwell's theory,

Final Answer: 45 nm → Option (c)

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