Study the following statements.
(i) Top lateral bracing prevents the sides-way buckling of the chord.
(ii) Sway bracing keeps the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section.
(iii) Sway bracing transfers the load from top of end posts to bearings.
The correct answer is

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