$A$ bimetallic strip consists of metals $X$ and $Y$. It is mounted rigidly at the base as shown. The metal $X$ has a higher coefficient of linear expansion compared to that for metal $Y$. When the bimetallic strip is placed in a cold bath:

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

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