Refrigerators, ovens, washers, and dryers built since 2000 are expected to last 8-12 years, while those built in the 1970s and 1980s lasted 20 years or more. This shift in product life is an example of
A)mechanization.
B)rationalization.
C)planned obsolescence.
D)a tipping point.

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This shift in product life exemplifies planned obsolescence, a strategy where goods are deliberately designed to have a limited useful life or become outdated quickly, compelling consumers to purchase new products sooner.

Refrigerators, Ovens, Washers, and Dryers Built Since 2000 Are Expected