If $y=\sqrt{3}x+k_1$ and $y=\sqrt{3}x+k_2$ are two parallel tangents of a circle of radius $2 \text{ units}$,then $|k_1-k_2|$ is equal to

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $2$

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