Let $n \geq 3$ and let $C_1, C_2, \ldots, C_n$ be circles with radii $r_1, r_2, \ldots, r_n$,respectively. Assume that $C_i$ and $C_{i+1}$ touch externally for $1 \leq i \leq n-1$. It is also given that the $X$-axis and the line $y=2 \sqrt{2} x+10$ are tangential to each of the circles. Then,$r_1, r_2, \ldots, r_n$ are in

  • A
    an arithmetic progression with common difference $3+\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    a geometric progression with common ratio $3+\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    an arithmetic progression with common difference $2+\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    a geometric progression with common ratio $2+\sqrt{3}$

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