Technician a Says That Changing Connecting Rod Length Changes Engine

question 8

Multiple Choice

Technician A says that changing connecting rod length changes engine stroke. Technician B says that changing connecting rod length changes the position of the piston in the cylinder. Which technician is correct?

• A) Technician A only
• B) Technician B only
• C) Both technicians A and B
• D) Neither technician A nor B

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System 1

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