What primary concern did Albert Einstein raise to President Franklin Roosevelt about the development of the atomic bomb?
A. It had potential not to merely win the war but to destroy human civilization.
B. Its uncertain power could be so great as to knock the Earth off its orbit.
C. Germany was on track to develop nuclear technology before Allied forces.
D. It could be too expensive and time-consuming to be used before the end of the war.
Answer (2)
Albert Einstein warned President Roosevelt that the atomic bomb could destroy civilization, highlighting the significant dangers of its development. He was particularly concerned about Germany's advancements in nuclear technology. This letter galvanized U.S. efforts to develop its own atomic bomb during World War II. ;
Albert Einstein expressed deep concerns to President Franklin Roosevelt regarding the potential for atomic bombs to destroy civilization and emphasized Germany's progress in nuclear technology. His warnings played a crucial role in prompting the U.S. to begin serious nuclear research, leading to the Manhattan Project. The chosen answer is A: It had potential not to merely win the war but to destroy human civilization.
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