Which outcome increases as radioactive material approaches criticality?

💡 Explanation

Exponential neutron flux growth occurs due to sustained chain reaction via neutron multiplication; this is a criticality mechanism. Therefore, a runaway chain reaction is the result rather than increased stability because criticality demands exponential rather than linear effects.

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