What is the Square Root of 2?
Instant answer with step-by-step solution
√2 = 1.4142135624
√2 = 1.4142135624
⚠ 2 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures
Step-by-step explanation
- We need to find √2 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 2.
- 2 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
- It falls between √1 = 1 and √4 = 2.
- Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √2 = 2^0.5 = 1.4142135624
- Verification: 1.4142135624 × 1.4142135624 ≈ 2 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)
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