alleryFor restrictions PA=8cm, PB=3cm and AB=5cm, how many positions can P occupy?
AExactly one
BNo such point
CInfinitely many
DExactly two
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Exactly one
The circles touch internally because the centre separation5cm equals8−3cm.
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