Technician A says the shackle prevents fore and aft movement of a leaf spring. Technician B says most leaf springs are semi-elliptical. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct because most leaf springs are indeed semi-elliptical. Technician A is incorrect because shackles allow for the necessary movement of the leaf spring as it flexes, rather than preventing it.

Technician a Says the Shackle Prevents Fore and Aft Movement