Question

steering and suspension - final exam
this exam consists of 25 questions. answer each question.
shock absorbers are being discussed.
technician a says that shock absorbers dampen spring motion to avoid bouncing or oscillation of the springs and body.
technician b says that shock absorbers are sometimes combined with a spring and called a strut.
who is correct?
both technicians a and b.
technician b.
technician a.
neither technician a or b.

Explanation:

• For Technician A: Shock absorbers' main function is to dampen spring motion, reducing bouncing/oscillation of springs and the vehicle body. This is correct.
• For Technician B: Struts are indeed shock absorbers combined with a spring (and other components like a structural part), so this statement is also correct.

Answer:

Both Technicians A and B.