Question

The decimal expansion of the number $\sqrt{2}$ is?

• A. a finite decimal
• B. $1.41421$
• C. non-terminating recurring
• D. non-terminating non-recurring

Answer 1

The correct option is D non-terminating non-recurring

$\sqrt{2}$ is an irrational number and $\sqrt{2}$ is equal to $1.41421356\cdots$

Here, the digits after decimal do not repeat or terminate.

Therefore, it is non-recurring and non-terminating.

Hence, option $D.$ is the correct answer.