Assuming a Classical Picture of the Atom, an Electron Is

Multiple Choice

Assuming a classical picture of the atom, an electron is captured into a circular orbit about a spherically shaped, singly charged ion, thus neutralizing it. In the frame of reference of the ion, the neutral atom acquires a component of velocity that is

A) in the opposite direction to that of the incoming electron.
B) equal to zero.
C) in the same direction as that of the incoming electron.
D) unpredictable because insufficient information has been given.