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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