Which consequence results when enriched uranium-235 moderation fails?

💡 Explanation

When moderation fails, the Uranium-235 fissions less efficiently because neutron capture decreases. Therefore, more energy concentrates locally within the fuel rods via uncontrolled chain reaction, causing probability of fuel meltdown rather than controlled fission.

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