Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why the Spread

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why the spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries is dangerous?

• A) Countries that want nuclear weapons are aggressive opponents of the status quo.
• B) More fingers on more triggers creates a probability of a nuclear accident.
• C) Countries that want nuclear weapons are often involved in regional quarrels that threaten war.
• D) The acquisition of nuclear weapons by some countries creates incentives for others to obtain similar weapons.

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, crucial for nearly all biological processes.

First Law of Thermodynamics

A principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Second Law of Thermodynamics

A fundamental principle of physics stating that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time, and is constant if and only if all processes are reversible.

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics, stating that entropy within a closed system tends to increase over time.