If two circles touches each other internally then they have ____ common tangent/tangents.

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The correct option is A
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If two circles intersect each other internally or externally, then in how many common tangents can be drawn?

With respect to position of two circles which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. If one circle lies completely outside the other circle,

Number of direct common tangents = 2

Number of transverse common tangents = 2

2. If two circles touch each other externally

Number of direct common tangents = 2

Number of transverse common tangents = 1

3. If two circles touch each other internally

Number of direct common tangents = 1

Number of transverse common tangents = 0

4. If two circles intersect each other at two points

Number of direct common tangents = 2

Number of transverse common tangents = 0

5. If one circle lies completely inside the other circle

Number of direct common tangents = 0

Number of transverse common tangents = 0

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