Question

what is direct common tangent explained

Answer 1

A common tangent to two circles is a straight line that touches (is a tangent to) two circles. If it crosses the interval joining the centres of the circle it is a transverse common tangent, otherwise it is a direct common tangent.

Answer 2

Hey dear....

This question is taken from the chapter Circles.

Meaning of direct common tangent ....

Suppose we have two triangles as shown in the figure.The tangent which cuts both the circles is the Direct common tangent.The direct common tangent lies on tge same side of both the circles.