The figure below represents a bimetallic strip of metals X and Y at room temperature.

The figure below represents a bimetallic strip of metals X and Y at room temperature.

The figure below shows its shape when dipped into crushed ice

Sketch a diagram in the space given below to show the shape when the strip is heated to a
temperature above the room temperature

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 3, 2019 at 13:43

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