A bimetallic strip consists of metals A and B. It is mounted rigidly as shown.

Question:

A bimetallic strip consists of metals A and B. It is mounted rigidly as shown. The metal $\mathrm{A}$ has higher coefficient of expansion compared to that of metal B. When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold both, it will:

  1. Bend towards the right

  2. Not bend but shrink

  3. Neither bend nor shrink

  4. Bend towards the left


Correct Option: , 4

Solution:

$\alpha_{A}>\alpha_{B}$

Length of both strips will decrease

$\Delta \mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{A}}>\Delta \mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{B}}$

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