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On July 16, 1945, the world's first atomic bomb
was detonated in a remote part of the New
Mexican desert. Soon after, some of the
scientists involved provided their opinions on how
this new weapon should be used.
Which statement best describes the point of view of
the scientists on this project?
They had differing opinions about whether to drop
the bomb.
They all agreed that dropping the bomb was the
right thing to do.
They all agreed that dropping the bomb was the
wrong decision
They had no opinion about whether to drop the
bomb.