Technician A says an open-ended wrench may slip if too much force is applied. Technician B says a locking plier will have more holding power than a box-end wrench when loosening an undamaged nut. 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 in stating that an open-ended wrench may slip if too much force is applied. This is because it does not provide a complete grip on the nut, leaving the possibility for it to slip off.

On the other hand, Technician B is incorrect in stating that a locking plier will have more holding power than a box-end wrench when loosening an undamaged nut. A box-end wrench will have a more secure grip on the nut because it fully encloses it, whereas a locking plier may not have a strong enough grip if the nut is too small or if the pliers become misaligned.

Technician a Says an Open-Ended Wrench May Slip If Too