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Two identical rectangular strips. One of copper and the other of steel, are riveted together to from a bimetallic strip `(alpha_(copper) gtalpha_(steel))`. On heating. This strip will

A

remain straight

B

bend with copper on convex side

C

bend with steel on convex side

D

get twisted.

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