Out of two concentric circles,the radius of the outer circle is $5 \, cm$ and the chord $AC$ of length $8 \, cm$ is a tangent to the inner circle. Find the radius of the inner circle (in $cm$).

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $3$

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