A bimetallic strip consists of metals X and Y. It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown

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

Options

(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 or shrink

Correct Answer:

It will bend towards the left

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