A learning curve may be stated as L = A + BN^-b where L is the labor per unit and N is the cumulative number of units produced. Learning does not occur when: A) b = 0. B) b = 1. C) b 0. D) b

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A learning curve may be stated as L = A + BN^-b where L is the labor per unit and N is the cumulative number of units produced. Learning does not occur when: A) b = 0. B) b = 1. C) b > 0. D) b < 0.

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When b = 0, the term that accounts for learning (N^-b) does not change with the number of units produced, indicating no learning effect.

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