Which risk increases in a nuclear power plant when fission products accumulate?

💡 Explanation

Accumulated fission products increase neutron absorption, reducing available neutrons to sustain the chain reaction. This phenomenon is known as neutron poisoning, because the neutron flux decreases, therefore, the reactor's reactivity decreases and output is reduced; rather than increasing reactivity or aiding materials.

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