What are orbits and why are they called stationary orbits?

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ORBIT: Electron revolves around the nucleus in a specified circular path called orbits.
As long as the electron revolves in a particular orbit, the electron does not lose its energy. therefore these orbits are called stationary orbits.
Orbits are also known as shells or energy levels.

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