Choose the correct option.

Statement A: The method of consistent deformation is a displacement method.

Statement B: The method of consistent deformation uses compatibility equations to find redundant forces in a statically indeterminate structure.

a$)$ Statement $A$ is correct only

b$)$ Statement B is correct only

c$)$ Both the statements are correct

d$)$ Both the statements are wrong

Calculate the reaction force at support B of the following beam.

a$)0$

b$)3KN$

c$)3\mathrm{.}5KN$

d$)4KN$