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The curve `xy = c(c > 0)` and the circle `x^2 +y^2=1` touch at two points, then distance between the points of contact is

A

(a) `1`

B

(b) `2`

C

(c) `2sqrt2`

D

(d) none of these

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B
From the diagram,
PQ = Diameter of circle = 2
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