Question

Show how √5 can be represented on number line

Answer 1

Answer:

we can write under root 5 =under root 4+1= under root (2)square +(1)square

draw a right angled triangle OAB,

such that OA= 2 units

AB=1 unit ,《OAB= 90°,

draw a number line and take OA=2 units

and AB = 1 unit and AB perpendicular to OA and join OB