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A bimetalic strip is made of two strips A and B, having co-efficeint of linear expansion as `alpha_(A)` and `alpha_(B)`. If `alpha_(A) gt alpha_(B)` which of the following describes the behavior fo the metallic strip when heated?

A

It will bend but will not elongate

B

It will bend the metal A s the outer side

C

It will bend with metal B as the outer side

D

It will not bend

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