Explain why electrons can remain in orbit despite being drawn toward the positive protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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The negative electrons are drawn toward the positive protons in the nucleus of an atom. This attractive force is balanced by the centrifugal force caused by the electron's rotation about the nucleus. As a result the electrons remain in orbit and are not drawn into the nucleus.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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