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A bimetallic strip consists of metals X and Y. It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown. The metal X has a higher coefficient of expansion compared to that for metal Y. When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold bath?(a) it will bend towards the right (b) it will bend towards the left(b) it will not bend but shrink (d) it will neither bend nor shrink |
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Answer» (b) it will bend towards the left In cold bath, the metal X will contract more than the metal Y. Therefore, the strip will bend towards the left. |
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