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Published on: August 13, 2026
If a circle of radius touches the positive coordinate axes and also the circle
externally, then the distance between the centres of the two circles is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let equation of circle touches the positive coordinate axes having radius 
is
Since this circle touches the another circle (given)
externally then
Hence, 
where 
and 
There are two possible circles having centres 
and 
respectively.
So, required distance between centres
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