When a Bimetallic Strip Is Heated, the Strip Will Bend

question 81

Multiple Choice

When a bimetallic strip is heated, the strip will bend toward the side

• A)with the larger coefficient of linear expansion.
• B)with the smaller coefficient of linear expansion.
• C)with the higher temperature.
• D)with the lower temperature.
• E)depends of the method of heating

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Definitions:

Confining Pressure

The pressure applied equally in all directions at any given point within the earth’s crust, often affecting rock properties.

Compression

is the application of force that presses matter together, reducing its volume or causing deformation.

Tension

A force that pulls materials apart, causing stress or strain in geological contexts, such as the stretching of the Earth's crust.

Shear

A strain in materials characterized by slippage along parallel planes, often related to faults and shear zones in geology.