Question

which of the following statements are supported by the information in the text? the scientists were in agreement on their position regarding the use of the bomb. the scientists felt that saving american lives had to take priority in the war. no scientist believed that the use of atomic weapons in warfare should be outlawed. most of the scientists believed using the bomb to force a surrender was the only option. you have asked us to comment on the initial use of the new weapon... we recognize our obligation to our nation to use the weapons to help save american lives in the japanese war. the opinions of our scientific colleagues on the initial use of these weapons are not unanimous: they range from the proposal of a purely technical demonstration to that of the military application best designed to induce surrender. those who advocate a purely technical demonstration would wish to outlaw the use of atomic weapons, and have feared that if we use the weapons now our position

Explanation:

The text states that scientists' opinions on the initial use of the new weapon are not unanimous, ranging from a technical demonstration to military - application to induce surrender. It also mentions the obligation to save American lives. The first option is wrong as opinions are not in agreement. The third option is incorrect as some scientists did advocate outlawing atomic weapons. The fourth option is wrong as opinions are diverse and not most believe it's the only option. The second statement is supported as the text mentions the obligation to use weapons to save American lives in the war.

Answer:

The scientists felt that saving American lives had to take priority in the war.