10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry
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A bimetallic strip consists of metals $X$ and $Y$. It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown. The metal $X$ has a higher coefficient of expansion 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

(AIIMS-2006)

Solution

As coefficient of thermal expansion of $X$ is more. On cooling, it will shrink more. So the strip will bend towards the left.

Standard 11
Physics

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