Two circles with centres $O$ and $O^{\prime}$ of radii $3\, cm$ and $4\, cm$,respectively,intersect at two points $P$ and $Q$ such that $OP$ and $O^{\prime}P$ are tangents to the two circles. Find the length of the common chord $PQ$ (in $cm$).

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.8$
  • C
    $5.8$
  • D
    $4.8$

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