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Which type of atomic spectrum follows from Rutherford’s model of the atom?

Correct answer B. Continuous spectra for atoms

Explanation

In Rutherford's model, orbiting electrons would radiate energy continuously as they spiralled inwards, predicting a continuous spectrum, which conflicts with the observed line spectra.

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