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With what British invention did Parsons and Merle Tuve begin working in September 1940?

  • Radar

  • Proximity Fuze

  • Resonance Cavity

  • Electronic Computer

Answer

In September 1940, Parsons and Merle Tuve began working on the British invention of the proximity fuze. This device was designed to detonate an explosive device in close proximity to a target, rather than having to make a direct hit. The proximity fuze was a significant development in the development of anti-aircraft weaponry, as it allowed for the more accurate and efficient destruction of enemy aircraft.
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