Technician A says most shock absorbers and struts have a 50/50 ratio. Technician B says a strut with a 70/50 ratio has more resistance to movement on the extension cycle. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct. A strut with a 70/50 ratio has more resistance to movement on the extension cycle compared to a strut with a 50/50 ratio. The first number (70) represents the amount of force needed to compress the strut, while the second number (50) represents the amount of force needed to extend the strut. Therefore, the higher the first number is, the more resistance there is on the extension cycle.

Technician a Says Most Shock Absorbers and Struts Have a 50/50