Which outcome occurs when a breeder reactor's control rods fail?

💡 Explanation

An uncontrolled chain reaction starts because the control rods normally absorb neutrons to regulate fission. Without neutron absorption because they fail, the rate of fission increases exponentially, therefore leading to a dangerous surge in core temperature rather than fuel depletion.

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