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If I can understand it, I might find a way to make energy.
Electrons can orbit at only certain discrete distances from the nucleus
For example, in a hydrogen atom, the electron can orbit at a distance of about 0.05 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.45 nm, etc, but NOT at 0.6 nm or 0.02 nm. (Note: 1 nm = nanometer = 10-9 meters). Scientists describe this limitation on the orbits by saying they are quantized. Notice this is very different from the case of planets orbiting the Sun. A planet can orbit at any distance from a star. An electron can orbit an atomic nucleus at only certain distances.
Charged particles accelerate in EM field will release energy, how come electrons orbit for billions of years without stop?
I think energy is stored within atoms force field. Break down atoms force field, energy will be released and produce heat etc.
Similar to open/break a compressed air tank. The pressured air flow/bang can do work, therefore energy.