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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 bimetallic strip is placed m a cold bath:

    A) it will bend towards the right

    B) it will bend towards the left

    C) it will not bend but shrink

    D) it will neither bend nor shrink

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The metal X has a higher coefficient of expansion compared to that for metal Y so, on placing bimetallic strip in a cold bath, X will shrink more than Y. Hence, the strip will bend towards the left.


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