Technician A says a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system operates using two variable diameter pulleys with either steel or a rubber belt between them. Technician B says the rubber belt operates much quieter than a steel belt, so most vehicle manufacturers use them. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician A is correct because a variable-diameter pulley system, such as those used in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), typically uses two variable diameter pulleys with a steel belt or chain between them, not a rubber belt.

Technician a Says a Variable-Diameter Pulley (VDP) System Operates Using