Complete the following statement: Bimetallic strips used as adjustable switches in electric appliances consist of metallic strips that must have different
A)mass.
B)length.
C)volume.
D)expansion coefficients.
E)specific heat capacities.

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Bimetallic strips work because the two metals have different coefficients of thermal expansion, causing them to bend when heated. Therefore, the answer is D, expansion coefficients.

Complete the Following Statement: Bimetallic Strips Used as Adjustable Switches