With one focus of the hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{9} - \frac{y^2}{16} = 1$ as the centre,a circle is drawn which is tangent to the hyperbola with no part of the circle being outside the hyperbola. The radius of the circle is

  • A
    $less \ than \ 2$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $\frac{11}{3}$
  • D
    $none$

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