Two circles of radii $5\, cm$ and $3\, cm$ intersect at two points and the distance between their centres is $4\, cm.$ Find the length of the common chord. (in $, cm$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $12$

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