A bimetallic strip is made of brass and invar. On heating, it bends with brass on MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A bimetallic strip is made of brass and invar. On heating, it bends with brass on
A. Inner side
B. No bending
C. Outer side
D. Depends on thickness
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Brass expands more than invar. So it becomes longer, forcing strip to bend with brass on convex (outer) side.

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