Which outcome results when uncontrolled fission accelerators thermal runaway?

💡 Explanation

Fuel cladding melts because positive feedback causes increased fission rates, leading to thermal runaway. The increased heat causes materials to degrade via nuclear heating effects rather than decreasing moderator temperature; therefore, runaway is more dangerous.

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