Two straight metallic strips each of thickness $t$ and length $\ell$ are riveted together. Their coefficients of linear expansion are $\alpha_1$ and $\alpha_2$. If they are heated through a temperature change $\Delta T$,the bimetallic strip will bend to form an arc of radius:

  • A
    $t / \{(\alpha_1 + \alpha_2) \Delta T\}$
  • B
    $t / \{(\alpha_2 - \alpha_1) \Delta T\}$
  • C
    $t(\alpha_1 - \alpha_2) \Delta T$
  • D
    $t(\alpha_2 - \alpha_1) \Delta T$

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