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Two circles with centres A and B of radii 3 cm and 4 cm respectively intersect at two points C and D, such that AC and BC are tangents to the two circle. Find the length of the common chord CD.

A

4.2 cm

B

8.4 cm

C

2.4 cm

D

4.8 cm

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