Technician A says that a manual transmission utilizes a flywheel and an automatic transmission utilizes a flexplate. Technician B says that a flexplate can be lighter than a flywheel. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

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Technician A is correct because manual transmissions use a flywheel to connect the engine to the transmission, while automatic transmissions use a flexplate. Technician B is also correct because a flexplate is typically lighter than a flywheel, as it does not need to store as much rotational energy.

Technician a Says That a Manual Transmission Utilizes a Flywheel