Which process limits uranium enrichment's maximum theoretical energy output?

💡 Explanation

The energy output is limited by radioactive decay heat generation, which increases exponentially, because spontaneous fission raises the temperature therefore triggering physical phase changes in the uranium, rather than criticality which relates to neutron multiplication.

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