Technician A says that the engine drives the U-joint at a constant speed, but the output speed of the U-joint changes based on the angle. Technician B says that smaller U-joint angles create greater changes in speed. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A is correct because the output speed of a U-joint varies with the angle due to the non-linear motion created by the joint's design, while Technician B is incorrect because larger U-joint angles, not smaller, create greater changes in speed.

Technician a Says That the Engine Drives the U-Joint at a Constant