Bomb Part 1

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What was Einstein’s role in the building of the atomic bomb?

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He wrote a letter to President Roosevelt.

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Who was Knut Haukelid?

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A Norwegian resistance fighter.

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What did Lise Meitner think was happening to the Uranium atoms when a neutron crashed into them?

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The atoms were splitting into 2 atoms.

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Who said 'I need physics more than friends'?

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Robert Oppenheimer.

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Why did Harry Gold start spying for the Soviet Union?

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He was grateful for a job.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting an atomic nucleus into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What role did Robert Oppenheimer play in the atomic bomb project?

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He was the scientific director of the Manhattan Project.

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What is the Manhattan Project?

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A secret U.S. project during World War II to develop the atomic bomb.

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What is the significance of the letter Einstein wrote to President Roosevelt?

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It warned about the potential of Nazi Germany developing atomic weapons.

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What was the outcome of Lise Meitner's research?

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She contributed to the understanding of nuclear fission.