Technician A says that a constant rate spring has the same deflection rate throughout its entire range of compression. Technician B says that some coil springs have different diameters at the top and bottom of the spring. Which technician is correct?

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Technician A is correct because a constant rate spring does indeed have the same deflection rate throughout its entire range of compression, meaning it compresses the same amount for each unit of force applied at any point in its compression range. Technician B is also correct because some coil springs are designed with variable diameters, often to achieve variable spring rates or to fit specific applications where space constraints require a tapered design. This design can help in achieving desired suspension characteristics or fitting the spring into a particular space within a vehicle's suspension system.

Technician a Says That a Constant Rate Spring Has the Same