Which risk increases when criticality exceeds prompt in-core control?

💡 Explanation

An uncontrolled power excursion is likely above prompt criticality because neutron production accelerates immensely, causing rapid increase in the reactor power due to nuclear fission chain reaction. Therefore an excursion, rather than fuel failure will likely occur due to exponential power boost and heat generation.

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