LED (Light-Emitting Diode) Lightbulbs, Such as the Cree LED Bulb

question 15

Multiple Choice

LED (light-emitting diode) lightbulbs, such as the Cree LED bulb, have been available for only a few years in low lighting levels (lumens) . They are designed to replace incandescent and compact fluorescent lightbulbs, in part because of a federal law that phases out incandescent lightbulbs in favor of more energy-efficient ones. LED bulbs are more expensive but will last up to 20 years. In what stage of the product life cycle is this product?

• A) growth stage
• B) decline stage
• C) accelerated development stage
• D) introduction stage
• E) maturity stage

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