If the circles $x^2 + y^2 = a^2$ and $x^2 + y^2 - 2gx + g^2 - b^2 = 0$ touch each other externally,then:

  • A
    $g = ab$
  • B
    $g^2 = a^2 + b^2$
  • C
    $g^2 = ab$
  • D
    $g = a + b$

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