Why Should a Driveshaft Maintain Flexibility While Continuously Transferring Torque

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why should a driveshaft maintain flexibility while continuously transferring torque between powertrain components?

• A) drivetrain components change angles in relation to each other during operation
• B) must continuously change length as drive axles react to torque and road changes
• C) driveshafts expand and contract with temperature changes
• D) all of the above

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