How does a first strike compare with a second strike?
A. A first strike is the basis of mutually assured destruction, whereas a second strike is the basis of nuclear utilization theory.
B. A first strike is an attack intended to destroy a state's nuclear weapons before they can be used, whereas a second strike means that a state can retaliate even after sustaining a nuclear attack.
C. A first strike entails launching a conventional attack before using nuclear weapons, whereas a second strike uses nuclear weapons first.
D. A first strike is an attack against civilian targets, whereas a second strike is an attack against military targets.
Answer: B
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