alleryTwo circles touch at P. Where do their centres and P lie?
AOn one straight line
BOn parallel lines
COn two curved paths
DAt triangle corners
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. On one straight line
The point of contact lies on the straight line joining the centres.
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