Representation of Irrational Numbers on the Number Line
Locate √5.6 o...
Question
Locate √5.6 on the number line
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Solution
Firstly, we draw a line segment AB = 5.6 units and extend it to C such that BC = 1 unit. Let O be the mid-point of AC.
Now, draw a semicircle with centre O and radius OA. Let us draw BD perpendicular to AC. Hence , the distance BD is √5.6 units.
Draw an arc with centre B and radius BD, meeting AC produced at E, then BE =BD = √5.6 units.