Two technicians are describing flywheel function. Technician A says that a flywheel provides a mounting surface for a clutch in the case of a manual transmission and a torque converter for automatic transmissions. Technician B says that flywheel shape and construction is the same for any type of clutch used, whether torsional dampening capabilities are built into the flywheel or not. Who is right?
A)A only"
B)B only"
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B"

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Technician A is correct because a flywheel does provide a mounting surface for a clutch in manual transmissions and a torque converter in automatic transmissions. Technician B is incorrect because the shape and construction of a flywheel can vary depending on the type of clutch and whether torsional dampening capabilities are included.

Two Technicians Are Describing Flywheel Function