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Technician A says that a hypoid gear typically has a smaller diameter and smaller teeth than an equivalent spiral bevel gear.Technician B says that hypoid gears have greater torque capacity than equivalent spiral bevel gears.Who is correct?

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

Hypoid Gear

A type of gear with offset axes of the pinion and gear, allowing for more efficient power transfer and compact design in automotive differentials.

Spiral Bevel Gear

Helical gear set arrangement that has a drive pinion mesh with a crown gear at the radial centerline of the gear.

Torque Capacity

The maximum rotational force that a component or system can handle safely and efficiently.

  • Examine the differences in gear types, their diameters, teeth size, and torque capacities.
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