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A composite rod made of copper (α = 1.8 x 10-5 K-1) and steel (α = 1.2 x 10-5 K-1) is heated, then it:

a
bends with steel on concave side
b
bends with copper on concave side
c
does not expand
d
data is insufficient

detailed solution

Correct option is A

As αcopper>αsteel,the composite rod bends with steel on concave side when heated.

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