The original work in physics that eventually led to the development of the atomic bomb was done by:
A)Otto Hahn.
B)Fritz Strassman.
C)Albert Einstein.
D)Werner Heidelberg.
E)Max Planck.

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Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and his famous equation E=mc^2 laid the theoretical foundation for understanding the immense energy potential within the atom, which was crucial for the development of nuclear weapons.

The Original Work in Physics That Eventually Led to the Development