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State the use of a bimetallic strip in the thermostat.


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  1. A bimetallic strip can produce an electric current if the temperature differs on both ends by measuring the current system can tell about the temperature.
  2. This is because of the metallic strip which bends and stops the power supply at a temperature.
  3. This is the required use of a bimetallic strip in the thermostat.

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