Which risk increases when a nuclear reactor uses spent fuel enriched with unstable isotopes?

💡 Explanation

Increased unstable isotopes increases decay heat generation because radioactive decay releases energy as heat. Inefficient heat removal can cause fuel damage; therefore, heat generation accelerates rather than decreasing absorption or related impacts on control rods.

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