QQuestion
If two circles in a plane have three common tangents, then they will touch each other ______.
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✓Answer
Externally
Explanation:
- If two circles have three common tangents, it means they have two direct common tangents and one transverse common tangent.
- This happens when they touch externally at a single point.
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