Einstein's Equation and Its Impact

What was the main concern Einstein expressed in his letter to President Roosevelt?

• The potential of uranium as a new source of energy

• All of the above

• The possibility of creating extremely powerful bombs

• The need for quick action by the administration

Why did Leo Szilard visit Einstein during his holiday?

• To ask for financial support

• To warn him about the potential of an atomic bomb

• To invite him to a scientific conference

• To discuss a new scientific theory

What does Einstein's equation E=MC^2 represent?

• The speed of light

• The atomic structure

• The relationship between energy and mass

• The gravitational force

How did Einstein's equation help explain the power of the sun?

• By explaining the sun's gravitational pull

• By showing how mass is converted into energy

• By describing the sun's rotation

• By detailing the sun's chemical composition

What was Einstein's initial belief about getting energy out of the atom?

• It was unnecessary

• It was already achieved

• It was akin to shooting birds in the dark

• It was highly practical

What event in 1933 increased the urgency of Szilard's fears?

• The discovery of nuclear fission

• The invention of the neutron

• The start of World War II

• The rise of Hitler to power in Germany

What was Szilard's first brainwave regarding the neutron?

• It could be used to power the sun

• It could be used to create energy

• It could be used to split the atom

• It could be used to create a chain reaction

What was the significance of the German team's achievement in Berlin?

• They discovered a new element

• They developed a new scientific theory

• They achieved nuclear fission

• They created the first atomic bomb

What was the Manhattan Project?

• A top-secret project to develop the atomic bomb

• A research project on nuclear energy

• A scientific conference

• A military operation in Europe

Why did some scientists believe the atomic bomb should not be used after Germany's surrender?

• They believed it was too expensive

• They thought it was unnecessary without the German threat

• They wanted to save it for future conflicts

• They believed it was not yet ready