Technician A says that the purpose of the flywheel is to control the twisting of the crankshaft. Technician B says that the purpose of the vibration damper is to help provide a continuous flow of power. Who is right?
A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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The purpose of the flywheel is to store rotational energy to smooth out the power delivery and help maintain the engine's rotation when the cylinders are not firing. The vibration damper, also known as a harmonic balancer, is designed to reduce torsional vibration on the crankshaft, not to provide a continuous flow of power.

Technician a Says That the Purpose of the Flywheel Is