(November 16, 2017 at 7:14 pm)Rhondazvous Wrote: If electrons are attracted to protons, what force keeps them from collapsing into the nucleus of an atom?
Is it the same force that keeps a planet orbiting a star without falling into it?
Protons and electrons share the same force/s by which they exist and present an effect, which is commonly named a "particle" because it acts like one, even though it can also act like a wave.
Any atom, or subatomic component is a different set up, or mix if you like, of the same force/s. Many of those effects (called particles) have counter effects (called particles).
While particles may be attracted to each other, they may repel each other in proximity, and so remain at a distinguishable and predictable distance.
It is not unlike a wave pattern which has highs and lows at regular intervals and distance. 'Particles' can be opposite effects in the 'wave' of the same force.
And yes, the same force/s cause planets and stars and galaxies to remain certain distances from other objects.
It is commonly thought and taught that gravity holds the planets in orbit.
No, not the case by any means. Gravity is a by-product of the force/s discussed above.
I am curious why you would think your questions, are you brilliant, or just picking up things by instinct - which is also a sign of intelligence, or were you guessing?
Even if you're not serious - it is a pertinent comment.
