Which of the following is the best definition of the term mutually assured destruction? a policy of limiting nuclear testing to underground areas an idea that the threat of war was enough to prevent an attack a fear of producing powerful, destructive weapons a belief that a nuclear war would completely destroy both sides

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Martin Eaton

26 June, 20:42

Which of the following is the best definition of the term mutually assured destruction? a policy of limiting nuclear testing to underground areas an idea that the threat of war was enough to prevent an attack a fear of producing powerful, destructive weapons a belief that a nuclear war would completely destroy both sides

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Emiliano · Answer 1

I just took a test with this question the answer is D.

Armani Huerta · Answer 2

The answer is the last one > a belief that a nuclear war would completely destroy both sides

Both the US and the SU produced/stockpiled on nuclear weaponry so powerful that they can destroy each other if used.