two forces acting at a joint are not along the straight line, then for the equilibrium of the joint (A) One of the forces must be zero (B) Each force must be zero (C) Forces must be equal and of the same sign (D) Forces must be equal in magnitude but opposite in sign

two forces acting at a joint are not along the straight line, then for the equilibrium of the joint
(A) One of the forces must be zero
(B) Each force must be zero
(C) Forces must be equal and of the same sign
(D) Forces must be equal in magnitude but opposite in sign
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(B) Each force must be zero
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