Suppose $S_1$ and $S_2$ are two unequal circles, $A B$ and $C D$ are the direct common tangents to these circles. A transverse common tangent $P Q$ cuts $A B$ in $R$ and $C D$ in $S$. If $A B=10$, then $R S$ is

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  • [KVPY 2014]
  • A

    $8$

  • B

    $9$

  • C

    $10$

  • D

    $11$

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