Which bar has zero axial force in this truss

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Homework Statement



The problem requires to determine which of the 2 bars has zero axial forces without any computation.

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I can't tell which bar has zero axial forces.
 
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  • Schematic of a planar Warren-style truss with a top chord of five panel points, five downward point loads on the top joints, a pin support at the left end and a roller support at the right end.
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I'm not sure what you mean by, "which of the two bars." There appears to be 25 sections. Is it, "which two bars?" Or is there really only one section? If it's only one section, then look at how you would normally start solving the problem (if you were using equations) and notice where there would only be a force in one direction.