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A bimetallic strip is made of aluminium and steel `(alpha_(Al)gtalpha_("steel"))`. On heating, the strip will

A

remain straight.

B

get twisted.

C

will bend with aluminium on concave side.

D

will bend with steel on concave side.

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The correct Answer is:
D
As `alpha_(Al)gtalpha_("steel")`, length of aluminium strip increases. Hence, its radius will bend with steel on concave side.
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