Technician A says that most vehicles that use CVTs do not use a torque converter. Technician B says that the diameter of the drive and driven pulleys does not change and this provides for a constant gear ratio. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because many vehicles with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) do not use a traditional torque converter; instead, they rely on a different mechanism for torque transfer. Technician B is incorrect because the diameters of the drive and driven pulleys in a CVT do change, allowing for a variable, not constant, gear ratio.

Technician a Says That Most Vehicles That Use CVTs Do