Technician A says that a disadvantage of forged steel trunk pistons is reduced headland volume when compared with articulating pistons. Technician B says that when a diesel engine uses lighter pistons, higher rpms are possible. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician Bonly
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct because lighter pistons allow for higher engine speeds (RPMs) due to reduced inertia. Technician A is incorrect because forged steel trunk pistons do not inherently have reduced headland volume compared to articulating pistons.

Technician a Says That a Disadvantage of Forged Steel Trunk