In the 1940s the USA began the Manhattan Project to build the first Atomic bomb. The first part of this project was to split the atom. It was accomplished by a team led by great Enricco Fermi. Where was it done?
- Chicago, Illinois.
- Roswell, New Mexico.
- Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands.
- Los Arbeles, Arizona.
Answer
The correct answer is A) Chicago, Illinois..
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