How did Ernest Lawrence contribute to World War II?
He fought in the front lines
He developed electromagnetic isotope separation
He acted as a mediator
He worked in communications
Answer
During World War II, Ernest Lawrence developed electromagnetic isotope separation. This process uses electromagnetic fields to separate different isotopes of an element. This process was used to separate uranium-235 from uranium-238, which is the isotope used in nuclear weapons. Lawrence's work on this process was essential to the development of the atomic bomb.
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