If any term in the first column of a Routh array becomes zero, then

A)
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a small positive number for zero and completing the array
B)
Routh criterion cannot be used to determine stability
C)
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a big positive number for zero and completing the array
D)
Routh criterion can be used by substituting a small negative number for zero and complet-ing the array

Correct Answer : Option (A) :   Routh criterion can be used by substituting a small positive number for zero and completing the array