Asked by Derrick Buckner on Jun 18, 2024

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Technician A says that when the lock-up clutch is engaged on a torque converter,the coupling ratio between the impeller and turbine has to be 1:1.Technician B says at the fluid coupling point in a torque converter,the impeller and turbine must be rotating at exactly the same speed.Who is correct?

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

Lock-up Clutch

A mechanism in automatic transmissions that locks the engine directly to the transmission at cruising speed to improve fuel efficiency and performance.

Coupling Ratio

in engineering, refers to the relationship between the input and output of a system, such as in transformers or gear ratios.

  • Describe the situation and repercussions of torque converter lock-up and coupling phases.
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manish KumarJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Technician A is correct because when the lock-up clutch is engaged in a torque converter, it physically connects the engine to the transmission, resulting in a 1:1 coupling ratio between the impeller (connected to the engine) and the turbine (connected to the transmission). Technician B is incorrect because at the fluid coupling point, the impeller and turbine do not have to rotate at exactly the same speed; there is usually some difference in speed to allow for torque multiplication.