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    Two circles intersect at two points. Which of the following statements is true?
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    Two circles intersect at two points. Which of the following statements is true?

    A.

    The internal tangent is longer than the external tangent

    B.

    Only two common tangents exist

    C.

    The number of tangents depends on radii

    D.

    They must be concentric

    Correct option is B

    Given :

    Two circles intersect at two points.

    Solution :

    When two circles intersect at two distinct points:

    They have exactly 2 common tangents

    Both tangents are external tangents

    No internal tangents are possible in this case

    Now check options:

    A. Internal tangent is longer than external tangent 
    → Internal tangents do not exist here.

    B. Only two common tangents exist 
    → Correct

    C. The number of tangents depends on radii 
    → It depends on the relative position, not just radii.

    D. They must be concentric 
    → Concentric circles do not intersect.

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