Identify the Correct Statement Regarding the Waves of Innovation That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Identify the correct statement regarding the waves of innovation that have taken place since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

• A) The first wave of innovation lasted for about 50 years.
• B) The second wave of innovation had a time length of 65 years.
• C) Thus far,the waves of innovation have been divided into seven distinct phases.
• D) So far,the general trend has been the shortening of successive waves.

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