Geometrymedium · Past Paper
Two circles of radii 5 cm and 3 cm touch each other externally. Find the distance between their centers.
A2 cm
B4 cm
C8 cm
D15 cm
✓ Correct Answer: C — 8 cm
Distance for external touch = r1 + r2 = 5 + 3 = 8 cm.
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