Chapter: Circle· Mathematics Part 2 (Geometry)

How many common tangents can be drawn to two circles that touch each other externally?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

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Answer: (C) 3

Two direct (external) common tangents and one common tangent at the point of contact: 3 in all. (Separate circles have 4; circles touching internally have 1.)

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