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A bimetallic strip bends on heating due to?

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The uneven expansion of its constituent metals.

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The even expansion of its constituent metals.

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The lack of expansion of its constituent metals.

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
The uneven expansion of its constituent metals.

A bimetallic strip consists of strip of two different metals welded together.
When we heat it, different metal expands by different amount thats why bending occurs.

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