Coil spring designs and ratings are being discussed. Technician A says coil springs may have a linear rate. Technician B says coil springs may have a variable rate. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Coil springs can have a linear rate, where the spring compresses at a constant rate throughout its range, or a variable rate, where the compression rate changes, typically becoming stiffer as it compresses more.

Coil Spring Designs and Ratings Are Being Discussed