Answer:
A bimetallic strip bends so that the steel is on the outside curve.
Step-by-step explanation:
A bimetallic strip is a combination of two different metals. The linear coefficient of expansion of various metals are different, depending on their characteristics. For example, when a bimetallic strip of brass and steel are taken, thermal expansion coefficient of brass is more than that of steel.
That implies brass expands more than steel, for a given amount of heat supplied. So brass will curve outward since it becomes longer compared to steel. Steel will curve inwards.
Similarly, for cooling process where a drop in the temperature occurs, brass contracts more compared to steel and so Steel will be on outside curve.