Question

\(\sqrt{2}\text{ is}\)

• A. a rational number
• B. an irrational number
• C. a prime number
• D. a composite number

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Correct answer: an irrational number 

Explanation:
A rational number can be expressed as a fraction of two integers (like p/q).

\(\sqrt{2}\) cannot be written as an exact fraction and its decimal expansion is non-terminating and non-repeating.

So, \(\sqrt{2}\) is an irrational number.