Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

A bimetallic strip bends on heating because:

Strength of MaterialsBimetallic Strip BendingEASY

Choose the correct answer

A

Both metals expand equally

B

Metals have different thermal expansion coefficients

C

One metal does not expand

D

Temperature is non-uniform through thickness

Correct Answer

B. Metals have different thermal expansion coefficients

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Different α values: metal with larger α expands more on one face→bending.

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