Two circles of radii $4 \text{ cm}$ and $1 \text{ cm}$ touch each other externally and $\theta$ is the angle contained by their direct common tangents. Then $\sin \theta =$

  • A
    $\frac{24}{25}$
  • B
    $\frac{12}{25}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • D
    $\text{none}$

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