Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread.

      

Figure 3 shows a bimetallic strip with a wooden handle, suspended horizontally using a thin thread.
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The strip is heated at the point shown. Explain why the system tips to the right

  

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John
On heating , the bimetallic strip bends. This causes the position of the centre of gravity to shift to the right causing imbalance that makes the strip to trip to the right
johnmulu answered the question on April 19, 2017 at 07:10


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