If the circle $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = \,{a^2}$$ intersects the hyperbola $$xy = {c^2}$$ in four points $$P\,({x_1},\,{y_1}),\,Q\,\,({x_2},\,{y_2}),\,\,R\,({x_3},\,{y_3}),\,S\,({x_4},\,{y_4}),$$ then

The number of common tangents to the circles $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2} = 4$$ and $${x^2}\, + \,{y^2}\, - 6x\, - 8y = 24$$ is

$$C_1$$ and $$C_2$$ are two concentric circles, the radius of $$C_2$$ being twice that of $$C_1$$. From a point P on $$C_2$$, tangents PA and PB are drawn to $$C_1$$. Prove that the centroid of the triangle PAB lies on $$C_1$$.

The number of values of $$c$$ such that the straight line $$y=4x + c$$ touches the curve $$\left( {{x^2}/4} \right) + {y^2} = 1$$ is