Thin strips of iron and zinc are riveted together to form a bimetallic strip that 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


Answer: B. it has a lower coefficient of linear expansion

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