Technician A checks V-belt tension by pressing his thumb firmly on the longest straight span of the belt and measuring the amount of deflection. Technician B uses a belt tension gauge. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Technician A's method of checking V-belt tension by pressing on the belt and measuring deflection is a common manual technique. Technician B's use of a belt tension gauge is a more precise method. Both approaches are valid for assessing belt tension.

Technician a Checks V-Belt Tension by Pressing His Thumb Firmly