In the pin-jointed plane truss shown above, what is the magnitude and nature of force in member BC?

In the pin-jointed plane truss shown above, what is the magnitude and

1.	In the pin-jointed plane truss shown above, what is the magnitude and nature of force in member BC?
A.	Zero
B.	50 kN (tensile)
C.	50 kN (compressive)
D.	<img src="/_files/images/civil-engineering/upsc-civil-service-exam-questions/44-1439-4.png">
Answer» B. 50 kN (tensile)