If a bimetallic strip is heated it will

  • A

    Bend towards the metal with lower thermal expansion coefficient.

  • B

    Bend towards the metal with higher thermal expansion coefficient.

  • C

    Not bend at all

  • D

    Twist itself into a helix

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