Which outcome occurs when increased neutron capture alters a control rod's nuclide binding?

💡 Explanation

Reduced neutron absorption occurs because neutron capture transitions elements to isotopes with various neutron cross-sections; this changes the nuclide composition through transmutation/isotope depletion—a form of nuclear binding change. Therefore, the control rod material becomes less effective, rather than other outcomes under similar constraints but no transmutation.

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