Which process increases in reactor fuel rods depleted of U-235 isotopes?

💡 Explanation

Neutron radiative capture increases because the proportion of U-238 rises as U-235 fissions; therefore more neutrons become captured, rather than causing further fission events, because of the increased U-238 presence.

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