Technician A says the compressed hydrogen system requires a reformer to cool the fuel cell. Technician B says a fuel cell produces electrical energy by breaking down hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

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Technician B is correct. A fuel cell produces electrical energy by breaking down hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons. A reformer is not required to cool the fuel cell, but rather to convert other fuels such as natural gas into hydrogen gas that can be used by the fuel cell.

Technician a Says the Compressed Hydrogen System Requires a Reformer