The Original Work in Physics That Eventually Led to the Development

question 49

Multiple Choice

The original work in physics that eventually led to the development of the atomic bomb was done by:

• A)Otto Hahn.
• B)Fritz Strassman.
• C)Albert Einstein.
• D)Werner Heidelberg.
• E)Max Planck.

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