Which outcome accelerates when a radioactive isotope exceeds criticality?

💡 Explanation

Crossing the criticality threshold initiates a chain reaction, because neutron-induced fission creates more neutrons (neutron multiplication); therefore neutron flux amplifies exponentially rather than half-life changes because the instability isn't changing radioactive decay pathways.

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