$A$ bimetallic strip consists of metals $A$ and $B$. It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown. The metal $A$ has a higher coefficient of expansion than that of metal $B$. When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold bath,it will:

  • A
    bend towards the right
  • B
    bend towards the left
  • C
    not bend but shrink
  • D
    neither bend nor shrink

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