Bomb Flashcard: Part 1

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What does it mean to annex a country?

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To annex a country means to officially take control of it and incorporate it into another country, often without the consent of the original country.

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Which countries were annexed by Germany during World War II?

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Countries such as Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Norway were annexed by Germany during World War II.

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What was the significance of physics in Robert Oppenheimer's life?

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Physics was the most important aspect of Robert Oppenheimer's life, as he was a prominent physicist and played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb.

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What does KGB stand for?

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KGB stands for 'Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti', which translates to 'Committee for State Security' in English.

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What role did the KGB play in the Soviet Union?

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The KGB was the main security agency for the Soviet Union, responsible for intelligence, counterintelligence, and maintaining state security.

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What is fission in the context of nuclear physics?

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Fission is the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy.

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Why was information about fission considered top secret in the USSR?

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Information about fission was considered top secret in the USSR due to its potential military applications and the desire to maintain a technological advantage.

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What is the relationship between political success and scientific achievement?

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Political success can sometimes influence scientific achievement, as political support can provide funding and resources for scientific research.

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What does it mean to befriend someone in a strategic context?

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To befriend someone in a strategic context means to build a relationship with them to gain their trust, often for ulterior motives.

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What is blackmail?

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Blackmail is the act of threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they meet certain demands, often involving money or favors.