All the members of the planar truss (see figure), have the same properties in terms of area of cross-section $(A)$ and modulus of elasticity $(E)$.

For the loads shown on the truss, the statement that correctly represents the nature of forces in the members of the truss is:
(A) There are 3 members in tension, and 2 members in compression
(B) There are 2 members in tension, 2 members in compression, and 1 zero-force member
(C) There are 2 members in tension, 1 member in compression, and 2 zero-force members
(D) There are 2 members in tension, and 3 zero-force members

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All the members of the planar truss (see figure), have the same properties in terms of area of cross-section $(A)$ and modulus of elasticity $(E)$.

For the loads shown on the truss, the statement that correctly represents the nature of forces in the members of the truss is:
(A) There are 3 members in tension, and 2 members in compression
(B) There are 2 members in tension, 2 members in compression, and 1 zero-force member
(C) There are 2 members in tension, 1 member in compression, and 2 zero-force members
(D) There are 2 members in tension, and 3 zero-force members