Which outcome results when neutron moderation decreases inside a nuclear reactor fuel pin?

💡 Explanation

A decrease in neutron moderation reduces the rate of neutron absorption, allowing higher energy neutrons to cause fission, but with lower probability especially thermal fission. Therefore, the fuel pin temperature increases because fission still happens; rather than self limiting chain fission or increasing steam turbine efficiency.

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