Which consequence results when criticality is exceeded in reactor?

💡 Explanation

When criticality exceeds prompt-critical, fission increases exponentially through neutron multiplication, causing increased heat because a prompt increase in neutron population from fission chain reaction occurs, leading to rapid power excursions, rather than the intended controlled rate.

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