JEE MATHEMATICS MCQ: CIRCLES

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The circles

x^2+y^2=4

and

x^2+y^2-4 \lambda x+9=0

have two common tangents if

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Correct option: B

\lambda < \frac{-13}{8}

\lambda > \frac{13}{8}

Option B (

\lambda < \frac{{-13}}{{8}}

\lambda > \frac{{13}}{{8}}

) is correct because it represents the condition where the two circles intersect, allowing for two common tangents.

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