Irrational Numbers


   
 
Irrational Numbers
Numbers which are not rational are called irrational numbers. When expressed as decimals, they are non-terminating and non-recurring.
 
i.e., Irrational numbers cannot be put in the form
 
where and
 
are some examples of irrationals.
 
 
(i) is also irrational. Its approximate value is
 
(ii) It is not possible to find the exact value of an irrational number.
 
(iii) All rational and irrational numbers can be marked on the number line.
 
 
Write two possible irrational numbers between 2 and 3.
 
 
Consider the squares of 2 and 3
 
and
 
5 and 6 lie between
 
lie between 2 and 3.
 
The required possible irrational numbers are
 
 
We can obtain infinite number of irrationals between two irrational numbers.
 
 
     
   
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