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Which facility is considered the birthplace of the atomic bomb?
Which facility is considered the birthplace of the atomic bomb?
- Pantex Plant
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Clinton Engineer Works
- Y-12 National Security Complex (correct)
Which department manages and operates Y-12 National Security Complex?
Which department manages and operates Y-12 National Security Complex?
- United States Department of Energy
- Bechtel National Inc.
- National Nuclear Security Administration
- Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (correct)
What was the purpose of building the Y-12 National Security Complex?
What was the purpose of building the Y-12 National Security Complex?
- To enrich uranium for atomic bombs (correct)
- To produce isotopes for medical purposes
- To conduct research on nuclear energy
- To manufacture nuclear weapons components