Technician A says that during a one-wheel spinout on a tandem drive tractor,the spinning wheel can rotate up to four times faster than the all-four wheel equivalent when torque is properly divided.Technician B says that when a spinning wheel finds traction after a spinout,the drivetrain is shock-loaded.Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because, in a differential system, power is split between the wheels, and if one wheel loses traction, the differential allows the other wheel(s) to continue moving. This can result in the spinning wheel rotating faster due to the lack of resistance. Technician B is also correct because when a spinning wheel suddenly finds traction, the sudden resistance can cause a shock to the drivetrain due to the abrupt change in force, potentially causing damage.

Technician a Says That During a One-Wheel Spinout on a Tandem