JEE Main 2021PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021Thermal Properties of Matter Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 2)

Question

A bimetallic strip consists of metals A and B. It is mounted rigidly as shown. The metal A has higher coefficient of expansion compared to that of metal B. When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold both, it will :

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Correct answer
DBend towards the left

Step-by-step explanation

αA>αB

Length of both strips will decrease ΔLA>ΔLB

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