Which outcome occurs when neutron moderation degrades inside a CANDU reactor core?

💡 Explanation

If neutron moderation is reduced (due to coolant loss, for example), the **neutron flux** needed to sustain fission increases because fewer neutrons are slowed, therefore criticality increases toward exceeding maximum permitted safety limits, rather than the absorption rates changing.

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