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Two circles having radii 3 . 5 cm and 4 . 8 cm touch each other internally . Find the distance between their centres .
Given :
(i) Two circles with centres A and B touch each other internally at point P .
(ii) Radius of circle with centre A is 4 . 8 cm .
(iii) Radius of circle with center B is 3 . 5 cm .
To Find : AB

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`:.` AB = 1.3 cm
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