Which risk increases when U-235 isotopic enrichment exceeds limits?

💡 Explanation

An uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction risk rises because a higher U-235 concentration boosts neutron production via nuclear fission. This positive feedback causes exponential power increase, therefore reactor overheating, rather than moderator absorption due to increased neutron flux.

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