Technician A says a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system operates using two variable diameter pulleys with either a steel or a rubber belt between them. Technician B says the rubber belt has a limited service life in an automobile, so most manufacturers use them. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system, often found in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), typically uses two variable diameter pulleys with a steel belt or chain between them, not a rubber belt.

Technician a Says a Variable-Diameter Pulley (VDP) System Operates Using