What is the significance of the Nautilus in terms of nuclear power?

USS Nautilus, the world's first atomic-powered submarine, is christened by Mamie Eisenhower and launched in Groton, CT

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is the first atomic-powered submarine.
It is the first submarine to use solar power.
It is the first submarine to be built entirely from recycled materials.
It is the first submarine to be launched in the Pacific Ocean.
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How does the Nautilus change the capabilities of submarines?
It allows submarines to operate only in shallow waters.
It makes submarines invisible to radar.
It allows submarines to travel without needing to resurface.
It enables submarines to fly.
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What speed can the Nautilus achieve underwater?
10 miles an hour
50 miles an hour
35 miles an hour
20 miles an hour
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first wife of a president to christen a submarine?
Mrs. John F. Kennedy
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mrs. Harry S. Truman
Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What dual symbolism does the launch of the Nautilus represent?
Atomic defense and peaceful nuclear power
Economic growth and technological advancement
Cultural heritage and scientific innovation
Environmental conservation and military strength
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