Which outcome occurs when a nuclear reactor's moderator degrades?

💡 Explanation

Degradation reduces neutron moderation, causing fission reactions to accelerate rather than slowing down. Energy increases because the chain reaction escalates via neutron thermalization, therefore core temperatures increase rather than decreased heat or modulated neutron absorption.

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