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PhysicsHeat & ThermoThermal ExpansionMedium2 minQB
PhysicsMediummultiple choice

A bimetallic strip consists of two metals with different linear expansion coefficients. Which statements are correct?

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
B, C
Solution:

On heating the higher-expansion layer becomes the outside of the bend. Thus the strip bends toward the lower coefficient. Cooling reverses the bend. B,C.

Subject:PhysicsTopic:Heat & ThermoSubtopic:Thermal Expansion
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