Technician A says that because PTO driveshafts are commonly driven at speeds lower than 1200 rpm,solid steel stock shafts can be used.Technician B says that because PTO driveshafts are used intermittently and at lower speeds,precision balancing is not usually required.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  PTO (Power Take-Off) driveshafts can indeed operate at lower speeds, which might not necessitate the use of highly specialized materials or designs, allowing for the use of solid steel stock shafts as mentioned by Technician A. Technician B's statement about precision balancing not being usually required due to the intermittent and lower speed use of PTO driveshafts also holds true, as the operational conditions are less demanding compared to high-speed applications, reducing the need for precise balancing to avoid vibrations or wear.

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