Which outcome occurs when a molten salt reactor experiences coolant voiding?

💡 Explanation

Reduced coolant density leads to decreased neutron moderation in molten salt reactors; this causes reduced fission because neutrons are less likely to cause U-235 fission. This reduces reactor power rather than increasing power with a prompt criticality event.

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