Multiple Choice
Thin strips of iron and zinc are riveted together to form a bimetallic strip which bends when heated.The iron is on the inside of the bend because:
A) it has a higher coefficient of linear expansion
B) it has a lower coefficient of linear expansion
C) it has a higher specific heat
D) it has a lower specific heat
E) it conducts heat better
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