Why does the classical electromagnetic theory predict that an atom should collapse?
An accelerating electron in orbit emits radiation, losing energy and spiraling into the nucleus, leading to collapse according to classical theory. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Physics Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Gravitation and System of Particles, Topic: Newton's laws, work-energy theorem and rotational dynamics.