Technician A states that when torquing a bolt, the torque value will be specified in foot-pounds (lb-ft), inch-pounds (in-lb), or Newton meters (Nm). Technician B states that the torque value is the amount of up and down force applied to a fastener by the torque wrench. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because torque values are indeed specified in units such as foot-pounds, inch-pounds, or Newton meters. Technician B's statement is incorrect because torque is a measure of rotational force, not up and down force.

Technician a States That When Torquing a Bolt, the Torque