A bimetallic strip consists of metals $X$ and $Y.$ It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown in the figure. The metal $X$ has a higher coefficient of expansion as compared to that for metal $Y.$ When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold bath ?
A bimetallic strip consists of metals $X$ and $Y.$ It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown in the figure. The metal $X$ has a higher coefficient of expansion as compared to that for metal $Y.$ When the bimetallic strip is placed in 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
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