The Atomic Bomb Functions and Developments
Are atomic bombs more destructive than TNT
Yes
Who was the leader in Los Alamos?
Oppenheimer
What happened after bombs dropped on Japan
They surrendered (quite obvious)
what energy was used for the atomic bombs
nuclear fission
Who wrote the letter warning FDR about the potential of nuclear weapons?
Einstein
When was the Gadget tested?
7/16/1945
Why did the USA develop atomic weapons?
to beat the germans to it
Which president authorized the bombs be dropped on Japan?
Truman
How many civilians died in the bombing?
200k
Why did the USA use atomic weapons?
To make Japan Surrender
Who built first reactor?
Enrico Fermi
Where were the uranium processed?
Oak Ridge
Which elements used in the bombs?
Uranium and Plutonium
WHo was president who oversaw the Manhattan Project?
FDR
What was the purpose of the project?
To create a weapon of mass destruction