Why are incandescent light bulbs considered to be lower efficiency than LED bulbs?(1 point)

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A greater percentage of the energy output of the incandescent bulb goes toward heat.
A greater percentage of the energy output of the incandescent bulb goes toward heat.

A greater amount of energy is required for the same light output from the LED bulb.
A greater amount of energy is required for the same light output from the LED bulb.

A smaller amount of energy is wasted by the incandescent bulb.
A smaller amount of energy is wasted by the incandescent bulb.

A smaller percentage of the energy output of the LED bulb goes toward light.

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The correct response is:

A greater percentage of the energy output of the incandescent bulb goes toward heat.

Incandescent light bulbs convert a significant portion of the energy they consume into heat rather than light, making them less efficient compared to LED bulbs, which produce much more light for the same amount of energy consumed.