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Locus of the centre of the circle which touches the x-axis and also the circle `(x-2)^(2)+(y-2)^(2)=4` externally is

A

`(x-2)^(2)+(y-2)^(2)=16`

B

`(x-2)^(2)-8y=0`

C

`(x-2)^(2)+(y-(5)/(2))^(2)=10`

D

`x^(2)-4x+4=0`

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