When a Bimetallic Strip Is Heated, the Strip Will Bend

question 61

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.

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