Which of the following is a common chord of both the circles?

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The correct option is C PQ
In the above circles, the chords are AB, CD, PQ.

PQ is the only common chord to both the circles.

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Which of the following is a common chord of both the circles?

The correct option is C PQIn the above circles, the chords are AB, CD, PQ. PQ is the only common chord to both the circles.

The correct option is C PQ
In the above circles, the chords are AB, CD, PQ.

PQ is the only common chord to both the circles.